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Canada's Polio Vaccination Rates Drop, Risking Resurgence

9/3/2025

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Polio was eradicated in Canada in 1994, but declining vaccination rates pose a risk of resurgence.
Approximately 91% of Canadian children are vaccinated against polio, below the 95% threshold for herd immunity.
Alberta's vaccination coverage decreased from 93% in 2017 to 85% in 2021.
Survivors stress the critical role of vaccinations in preventing future outbreaks.

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Story summary

Polio was eradicated in Canada in 1994, but declining vaccination rates pose a risk of resurgence.
Approximately 91% of Canadian children are vaccinated against polio, below the 95% threshold for herd immunity.
Alberta's vaccination coverage decreased from 93% in 2017 to 85% in 2021.
Survivors stress the critical role of vaccinations in preventing future outbreaks.