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WHO will switch to type 2 inactivated poliovirus vaccine
The World Health Organization’s campaign to eradicate poliomyelitis made impressive inroads in 2012: only 212 cases were reported, compared with 620 the previous year; moreover, India remained polio-free. The dark side of this story is that as wild polio is eliminated, vaccine-associated poliomyelitis moves in to take its place. The landmark decision by WHO to replace the infectious, type 2 Sabin poliovaccine with inactivated vaccine is an important step towards eliminating vaccine-associated polio. A known side effect of the Sabin poliovirus vaccines, which are taken orally and replicate in the intestine, is vaccine...
Source: virology blog - January 8, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Basic virology Information eradication IPV OPV polio poliomyelitis poliovirus Sabin Salk vaccine VDPV viral WHO world health organization Source Type: blogs

Vaccine FAQ: Autism, Immunity, Mercury, Safety, SIDS
How Is Vaccine Safety Monitored? Like antibiotics, vaccines have prevented unfathomable suffering, but some parents may worry about the potential side effects of giving them to their children. Immunization safety and monitoring is an important conversation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states “To ensure the continued success of vaccines in the United States, it’s crucial to make sure that vaccines are safe.” Before vaccines are approved by the FDA, they are thoroughly tested, and safety is always a priority during the development and approval process. And just because a vaccine is FDA approved...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - April 6, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Immunizations Vaccine Source Type: blogs