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Polio Found in London Sewage Again Amid Vaccine Decline

3/28/2026

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Polio was detected in London sewage for the second time this year, signaling transmission risk, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
Campaigners criticized UK government's withdrawal of support, calling it "short-sighted" amid cuts to global eradication funding.
Experts note a decline in immunization coverage among one-year-olds and emphasize the importance of vaccinations.
Officials say the public risk remains low but urge parents to keep polio vaccinations up to date.

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Polio was detected in London sewage for the second time this year, signaling transmission risk, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
Campaigners criticized UK government's withdrawal of support, calling it "short-sighted" amid cuts to global eradication funding.
Experts note a decline in immunization coverage among one-year-olds and emphasize the importance of vaccinations.
Officials say the public risk remains low but urge parents to keep polio vaccinations up to date.