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July 23, 2024

Israel to Vaccinate Soldiers Against Polio After Virus Is Found in Gaza Wastewater
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Israel's military says it has begun vaccinating its soldiers against the
paralytic disease polio after poliovirus was detected in several
wastewater samples in Gaza. The World Health Organization warns the risk
of further spread remains high while Gaza's children go unvaccinated
during Israel's assault, which has devastated Gaza's water and
sanitation infrastructure. Public health officials have called it a
major setback for global efforts to eradicate polio.


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