(READ) US added to list of countries with vaccine-derived polio circulating


  • CDC: The United States is taking all appropriate actions to prevent new cases of paralysis. 
  • There are now more than 30 countries, including the US, that have vaccine-derived polio spreading.
  • New York has declared a state of emergency.

Genetic analysis of a paralyzed polio patient in New York has confirmed the virus originated with polio vaccine. And the polio virus is circulating throughout the community in wastewater.

That’s according to CDC, which has announced that the US has now been added to the list of countries that have vaccine-derived poliovirus in community circulation.

CDC says, “The United States is taking all appropriate actions to prevent new cases of paralysis.”

Oral polio vaccine carries a slight risk of transmitting polio. It was long used in the US even though an injectable version that carries no risk of polio was available.

The oral polio vaccine was pulled from the market in the US two decades ago due to the polio risk, but it’s still used in other parts of the world. Authorities say that is how the virus is now spreading.

No additional cases of polio have been detected in the US.

CDC says it “continues to support New York State Department of Health’s investigation through ongoing testing of wastewater to better understand the possible spread of the virus and through supporting vaccination efforts in the affected communities.” 

Read the CDC announcement below.


United States added to WHO list of countries with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus

CDC today announced that polioviruses found in New York, both from the case of paralytic polio in an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County and in several wastewater samples from communities near the patient’s residence, meet the World Health Organization (WHO)’s criteria for circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) – meaning that poliovirus continues to be transmitted in Rockland County, NY, and surrounding areas.

CDC is working closely with WHO, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and other international public health partner organizations. As previously reported, the virus’ genetic sequences from the patient from Rockland County, NY, and wastewater specimens collected in New York have been linked to wastewater samples in Jerusalem, Israel, and London, UK, indicating community transmission. The viral sequences from the patient and from three wastewater specimens had enough genetic changes to meet the definition of a vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV).  These two things – one individual with VDPV and at least one detection of a related VDPV in an environmental sample – meet WHO’s definition of cVDPV, and CDC submitted this data to WHO for inclusion on its list of countries with cVDPV. There are global recommendations for countries with cVDPV2 outbreaks to protect people from polio, and the United States is taking all appropriate actions to prevent new cases of paralysis. 

The United States now joins a list of about 30 other countries where cVDPVs have been identified. Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus occurs when local immunity to poliovirus is low enough to allow prolonged transmission of the original weakened virus in the oral polio vaccine. As the virus circulates and more genetic changes occur, the virus can regain its ability to infect the central nervous system and cause paralysis. It’s important to note that cVDPVs are not caused by a child receiving the polio vaccine. Oral polio vaccine has not been used or licensed in the U.S. since 2000 but continues to be used in some countries. 

“Polio vaccination is the safest and best way to fight this debilitating disease and it is imperative that people in these communities who are unvaccinated get up to date on polio vaccination right away,” said Dr. José R. Romero, Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. “We cannot emphasize enough that polio is a dangerous disease for which there is no cure.”

It’s important to note that no additional cases of polio have been reported in the United States at this time, and today’s update does not impact the current CDC recommendations for polio vaccination for children or adults.

CDC continues to support New York State Department of Health’s investigation through ongoing testing of wastewater to better understand the possible spread of the virus and through supporting vaccination efforts in the affected communities. Last week, the New York State Governor issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency. While no additional polio cases have been found, this action helps the state expand vaccination efforts and surveillance. Improving vaccination coverage is the key to preventing additional cases of paralytic polio in the United States.


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  1. I am almost 80 years old, so my family has had the oral vaccine. Had no idea that the oral polio vaccine has not been used or licensed in the U.S. since 2000, The CDC seems to have no real reason for stopping the usage of the vaccine. CDC makes no sense, since they promoted the COVID vaccine for two years with no testing.

    1. That was my reaction as well! Just more tyranny in action.
      …declaring a State Disaster Emergency.
      While no additional polio cases have been found,
      this action helps the state expand vaccination efforts and surveillance….. — The last word really should send chills up our spines.
      They are pushing the social score agenda of “get vaccinated to help the greater good” and if you don’t comply “we will ruin you and make your life miserable”.
      Bow to the gospel of ‘comfort, status and wellbeing’ to live your best “normal” life today.
      The cost of bowing is never discussed, but is giving up your freedoms – the ability to speak your mind, have your own opinions about everything, to act in accordance to your convictions, values and beliefs, give up your faith, and your work – all so you can be their SLAVE – emotionally, physically and spiritually.
      These are very evil people we are dealing with. This is not a game to them. The plan is to ruin the USA and the world. Let’s hope we don’t let them.

  2. I still think that there is a possibility that a person with who receives the oral vaccine can shed polio for 2 months to someone who is unvaccinated. I would like to know if this is true or not. I’ve seen it in other news pieces, but again, it’s hard to know what is true.

  3. Get ready for all kinds of reasons for these failed states to receive emergency funding to cover their failures. They will continue to suck the resources out of the rest of the country keeping them afloat. A war is being waged and no one is allowed to discuss it, but we all know. They don’t even hide the agenda anymore it’s all on the government websites if you have to stomach to read it. Pitiful.

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