In the United States, most people say that polio has been eradicated for many years. While this assumption may be accurate for U.S. residents, international travelers should have a different perspective.
For the 139th time, the WHO Director-General convened the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) on the international spread of poliovirus.
139th Confirmation of Polio Remains a Global Risk
Twin Cities Measles Outbreaks Can Be Eliminate With Vaccines
Public health officials announced that measles was officially eliminated from the United States in 2000 and is no longer an active health risk.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says this significant achievement demonstrated how effective vaccine policies can reduce contagious diseases. Most new cases in the U.S. can be traced to unvaccinated, infected individuals who brought the virus into the country.