polio
Coverage of polio in the Nexus archive.
- Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
Sen. Mitch McConnell is continuing his hospital recovery after being admitted on June 14. His office has not disclosed details about his condition or future plans, and he has a history of hospitalizations, including a concussion in 2023 and a wrist injury. The Senate Republicans face a narrow majority amid the final months before the midterm elections.
- Sen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized during the Senate's session break with no details released about his condition. His office states he is 'continuing his recovery' but has not confirmed his return to the Capitol or provided specifics about his health. The senator has a history of hospitalizations in recent years, including a concussion in 2023 and a wrist injury last year.
- Parents should ensure every child receives polio drops, says MLA
N.H. Konaraddi, an MLA from Navalgund, urges parents to ensure all children receive polio drops to help build a polio-free society.
- Pulse polio campaign launched in Mysuru, 2.19 lakh children to be covered
The Pulse polio campaign has been launched in Mysuru, aiming to cover 2.19 lakh children. The initiative focuses on immunizing children against polio in the region.
- Telangana rolls out Pulse Polio campaign with target to vaccinate over 40 lakh children
Telangana has launched the Pulse Polio campaign aiming to vaccinate over 40 lakh children. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized the need for continued precautions despite no polio cases in over a decade.
- Missing the mark
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the SDGs through a meeting between First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari and the UN country team, but remains off-track on key goals like polio eradication, child nutrition, and healthcare access despite international cooperation. The article highlights governance failures, inconsistent implementation, and urgent needs in public health, education, and climate resilience.
- South Africa: Vaccine Hesitancy Can't Be Boiled Down to a Single Factor - What We Learnt in South Africa and Brazil
Vaccine uptake has declined in Brazil and South Africa over the last decade, reversing gains in protecting children against diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and whooping cough. The article highlights that vaccine hesitancy in these regions cannot be attributed to a single factor.
- Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital with no immediate details on the cause or prognosis. He has a history of health issues including a concussion, wrist sprain, falls, and a fractured shoulder. He remains active in the Senate despite ongoing health challenges.
- Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
Mitch McConnell was hospitalized without immediate details on his condition or prognosis. He has a history of health issues, including a concussion in 2023 and falls in 2019 and 2024. His spokesperson, David Popp, confirmed his admission and ongoing care.
- Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized, with no immediate details on the reason or prognosis. The 84-year-old has a history of health issues, including falls, concussions, and polio-related mobility challenges.
- Why Louisiana parents stand behind school vaccine protections
Louisiana parents support school vaccine protections that prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles and whooping cough. These protections allow schools to quickly contain contagious diseases, protecting vulnerable students and maintaining school operations. A statewide poll found 80% of Louisiana voters support current vaccine requirements.
- Scientists discover a weak spot shared by polio and common cold viruses
Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discovered a weak spot in enteroviruses, including polio and common cold viruses, which could lead to new treatments. The team found how viral RNA recruits proteins for replication. This discovery sheds light on the molecular process of viral reproduction.
- Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements
Florida Republicans, led by House Speaker Daniel Perez, rejected Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to allow children to opt out of certain school vaccination requirements. Perez cited concerns about children lacking vaccines for diseases like measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox, which have been effective for decades.
- The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish
The article warns of public health crises if vaccines become unavailable, citing risks like measles outbreaks and potential resurgence of polio, rubella, and diphtheria. Researchers modeled scenarios showing how declining vaccination rates could lead to widespread disease outbreaks and deaths over 25 years. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is criticized for promoting antivaccination policies that could disrupt vaccine access.