New York to ramp up polio vaccinations after virus found in wastewater
A new strain of polio has been identified in wastewater in New York, and officials are ramping up vaccinations in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.
The strain of polio is rare, and is believed to have originated in sewage systems in Israel.
As a result, New York City health officials are urging people who are eligible for a vaccination to get the shot as soon as possible.
This is the first time that a strain of polio has been detected in the United States, and officials are doing everything they can to prevent it from spreading further.
As the world continues to face multiple health emergencies, New York is taking action to prevent another one - this time with polio.
After a polio virus was recently found in wastewater in the city, officials have announced plans to increase vaccinations rates in an effort to protect both residents and visitors.
New York to ramp up polio vaccinations after virus found in wastewater