According to a health official in New York State, there may be hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of undiagnosed polio cases present. This comes after news broke last month that the virus had paralysed an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, New York. Genetic analysis has connected his case to the polio virus in London and Jerusalem. It has been advised that developed nations have increased immunisation rates. Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, the health commissioner expressed her concern that polio might be spreading unknowingly. The majority of the cases are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, and hence are frequently overlooked. She further stated that it’s a serious issue for the world and not just limited to New York.

The US man had "vaccine-derived" polio, which occurs when a country uses a weakened version of the virus for immunisation. A more recent version of the vaccine, which does not include any live viruses, is used in the US and other developed nations. Currently, only 60 per cent are vaccinated in Rockland County. It also faced a measles outbreak in 2018. Field teams are sent to encourage vaccinations, especially amongst children, BBC reported.

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More testing is currently being done in the UK following the discovery of poliovirus traces over a period of weeks at the Beckton sewage works during wastewater surveillance. In order to stop the first community breakout of polio in the country since the 1970s, booster vaccinations for children under 10 years of age are anticipated to be made available. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged parents to make sure their kids have had all of the recommended vaccinations, Mirror reported.

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Regardless of whether they are on their polio vaccination schedule or not, it is planned to administer booster shots to children.

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Although there have been no confirmed cases in patients, the volume of polio samples found in sewage surveillance suggests that the virus has been spreading from person to person. The virus enters a body through the mouth or nose. The virus may spread to the central nervous system and can damage or kill the cells that control nerves.

Once a person contracts polio, there is no treatment; only vaccination can be used to prevent it.

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According to a health official in New York State, there may be hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of undiagnosed polio cases present. This comes after news broke last month that the virus had paralysed an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, New York.

According to a health official in New York State, there may be hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of undiagnosed polio cases present. This comes after news broke last month that the virus had paralysed an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, New York. Genetic analysis has connected his case to the polio virus in London and Jerusalem. It has been advised that developed nations have increased immunisation rates. Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, the health commissioner expressed her concern that polio might be spreading unknowingly. The majority of the cases are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, and hence are frequently overlooked. She further stated that it’s a serious issue for the world and not just limited to New York. The US man had "vaccine-derived" polio, which occurs when a country uses a weakened version of the virus for immunisation. A more recent version of the vaccine, which does not include any live viruses, is used in the US and other developed nations. Currently, only 60 per cent are vaccinated in Rockland County. It also faced a measles outbreak in 2018. Field teams are sent to encourage vaccinations, especially amongst children, BBC reported. Also read | Is Polio back in the US? More testing is currently being done in the UK following the discovery of poliovirus traces over a period of weeks at the Beckton sewage works during wastewater surveillance. In order to stop the first community breakout of polio in the country since the 1970s, booster vaccinations for children under 10 years of age are anticipated to be made available. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged parents to make sure their kids have had all of the recommended vaccinations, Mirror reported. Watch | Gravitas: UK detects polio after 40 years Regardless of whether they are on their polio vaccination schedule or not, it is planned to administer booster shots to children. Also read | Pakistan comes under scrutiny as UK detects poliovirus after 4 decades Although there have been no confirmed cases in patients, the volume of polio samples found in sewage surveillance suggests that the virus has been spreading from person to person. The virus enters a body through the mouth or nose. The virus may spread to the central nervous system and can damage or kill the cells that control nerves. Once a person contracts polio, there is no treatment; only vaccination can be used to prevent it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US doctor warns of undiagnosed polio cases, UK to provide booster for kids under 10

UK health officials found traces of poliovirus during a sewage inspection in London as UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident on Wednesday.

The poliovirus were reportedly found in sewage samples between February and May, reports claimed and has been classified as 'vaccine-derived' poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2).

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However, no human polio cases have been detected as WHO noted that the "virus has been isolated from environmental samples only" while cautioning that it is a "threat to children everywhere".

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Health authorities said although the risk to the general public is low but added that poliovirus can spread.

The officials urged children to get vaccinated with the NHS asked to report any suspected case to the UKHSA. It is seen as a threat to children and young adults.

Poliovirus causes illness and paralysis to those who have not been vaccinated as the WHO informed that polio immunisation in London stood at 87 per cent.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said "multiple sewage samples were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works between February and June 2022." The area reportedly covers north and east London.

The UKHSA said it is investigating the extent of transmission of the virus in northeast London.

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UK health officials found traces of poliovirus during a sewage inspection in London as UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident on Wednesday.

UK health officials found traces of poliovirus during a sewage inspection in London as UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident on Wednesday. The poliovirus were reportedly found in sewage samples between February and May, reports claimed and has been classified as 'vaccine-derived' poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2). Also Read: Singapore reports first recent case of monkeypox in a flight attendant However, no human polio cases have been detected as WHO noted that the "virus has been isolated from environmental samples only" while cautioning that it is a "threat to children everywhere". Watch: WHO Chief Tedros to assess Monkeypox spread Health authorities said although the risk to the general public is low but added that poliovirus can spread. The officials urged children to get vaccinated with the NHS asked to report any suspected case to the UKHSA. It is seen as a threat to children and young adults. Poliovirus causes illness and paralysis to those who have not been vaccinated as the WHO informed that polio immunisation in London stood at 87 per cent. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said "multiple sewage samples were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works between February and June 2022." The area reportedly covers north and east London. The UKHSA said it is investigating the extent of transmission of the virus in northeast London. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Polio virus traces found in London sewage as national incident declared