Polio Spreading: Virus Found In New York City Wastewater

The video highlights the resurgence of polio in cities like New York, London, and Jerusalem due to declining vaccination rates. It emphasizes the importance of keeping polio vaccinations up to date, as the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater. A case of paralysis in an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County underscores the risk of polio spreading in under-vaccinated communities. The CDC warns that polio is highly contagious and can lead to severe health outcomes, including paralysis and death. The video stresses the need for maintaining high vaccination rates to ensure herd immunity and prevent the spread of polio.

Which cities are currently experiencing a spread of polio?

• Paris, Berlin, and Tokyo

• Moscow, Beijing, and Cairo

• New York, London, and Jerusalem

• Los Angeles, Sydney, and Toronto

What is the primary reason for the resurgence of polio in the United States?

• Increased travel from polio-endemic countries

• Mutations in the polio virus

• Contaminated water supplies

• Anti-vaccination sentiments

What percentage of polio infections can lead to paralysis?

• 1 in 500

• 1 in 50

• 1 in 200

• 1 in 1000

How does polio primarily spread among people?

• Through airborne particles

• Through animal contact

• Through person-to-person contact and contaminated food or water

• Through insect bites

What was the vaccination rate in Rockland County compared to the national average?

• 50% in Rockland County, 95% nationwide

• 70% in Rockland County, 85% nationwide

• 80% in Rockland County, 90% nationwide

• 60% in Rockland County, 93% nationwide