The recent spread of the polio virus is a public health emergency of international concern as per the World Health Organization. Ten countries currently report evidence that the polio virus, which can cause paralysis, is circulating among people. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan recently convened a committee to evaluate international efforts that began 25 years ago to eradicate the disease. The 14-member panel found disturbing evidence that interruptions in vaccination programs have allowed the
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