Vaccination fear
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nairiporterFear of Vaccination 'Last Hurdle' in Polio Eradication
http://allafrica.com/stories/201211140090.html?aa_source=mf-hdlns
Opposition to immunisation in polio-endemic countries, particularly Nigeria and Pakistan, is one of the final hurdles to eradicating the crippling disease, according to presentations at a conference this week (11-15 November) in Atlanta, United States.
Participants at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) heard that, in Pakistan, fears surrounding the safety and religious implications of vaccines discourage parents from immunising their children. Meanwhile, in Nigeria similar issues have led to a surge in polio cases, against the backdrop of a global decline.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201211140090.html?aa_source=mf-hdlns
Opposition to immunisation in polio-endemic countries, particularly Nigeria and Pakistan, is one of the final hurdles to eradicating the crippling disease, according to presentations at a conference this week (11-15 November) in Atlanta, United States.
Participants at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) heard that, in Pakistan, fears surrounding the safety and religious implications of vaccines discourage parents from immunising their children. Meanwhile, in Nigeria similar issues have led to a surge in polio cases, against the backdrop of a global decline.
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