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Why has polio not been eradicated 100%?
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Incomplete vaccinati: Incomplete vaccination coverage of children in some countries results in ongoing transmission.
Answered 9/26/2013
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Polio is endemic in: Pakistan, nigeria & afghanistan. Polio cases still occur in ethiopia, israel, kenya & somalia. Despite world health organization attempts at eradication, political unrest & rejection of the vaccine for religious reasons has slowed vaccination progress. Vaccinators in pakistan & nigeria have been murdered. Oral vaccine containing live virus has actually caused polio infections.
Answered 9/26/2013
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