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The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.

New York Health Department says hundreds of people may be infected with polio virus - CBS News

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Samples of the virus found in wastewater in Rockland and Orange counties suggest the highly contagious virus may be spreading in the community. Officials urge vaccination. Dr. Mary Bassett, head of the New York Health Department, says polio cases are likely much higher than known. The virus, also called poliomyelitis, can cause paralysis or death.Samples of the virus found in wastewater suggest the highly contagious virus may be spreading in the community. Officials urge vaccination

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The first case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade demonstrated a potential link to vaccine-derived viruses in Jerusalem and London; the world’s first HIV-positive heart transplant has been performed in the Bronx; North Carolina is on the path to Medicaid expansion.The first case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade demonstrated a potential link to vaccine-derived viruses in Jerusalem and London; the world’s first HIV-positive heart transplant has been performed in the Bronx; North Carolina is on the path to Medicaid expansion.

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FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- New Yorkers who are not vaccinated for polio should get their shots, state public health officials warned Thursday after the virus was found in seven wastewater samples in two neighboring counties. The finding comes after an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County last month became the first person knownFRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- New Yorkers who are not vaccinated for polio should get their shots, state public health officials warned Thursday...

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State Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett is expressing concern about the spread of polio in the Hudson Valley following the confirmed case in Rockland and the latest wastewater findings.

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New York public health officials have discovered poliovirus in samples of sewage taken from outside of New York City, suggesting the virus is spreading in the community and that “hundreds” of people may have already been infected. Officials have tied the polio lineage discovered in Rockland County to recent samples taken in Israel and the United Kingdom. Polio mainly affects children and can sometimes cause paralysis or death. The United States declared the disease eradicated in 1979, but officials warn that unvaccinated people remain vulnerable. Only 60% of Rockland County’s 2-year-old children have been vaccinated against polio.

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New York state health officials have issued a more urgent call for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of theNew York state health officials have issued a more urgent call for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of the

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state health officials issued a more urgent call Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of the dangerous virus.ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state health officials issued a more urgent call Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of the dangerous virus.

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Health officials continue to urge New Yorkers who have not received the polio vaccine to do so. This coming after an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County tested positive for the disease back in July and is now experiencing paralysis.Health officials continue to urge New Yorkers who have not received the polio vaccine to do so. This coming after an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County tested positive for the disease back …

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The Putnam County Health Department is prepared for any polio cases that may occur following the identification recently of a rare case in Rockland County.The Putnam County Health Department is prepared for any cases of polio that may occur following the identification recently of a rare case in Rockland County. “The identification of a polio case in New York State this week has reinvigorated the importance of adhering to the CDC childhood immunization schedule,” said Putnam County Commissioner of Health

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Waning vaccination rates could allow rare diseases to make a comeback.Waning vaccination rates could allow rare diseases to make a comeback.

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The meeting took place after an Orthodox man in Rockland County was diagnosed as the first U.S. polio patient in ten years.The meeting took place after an Orthodox man in Rockland County was diagnosed as the first U.S. polio patient in ten years.

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A New York man who has been left paralysed has suffered the same polio strain as found in London and Jerusalem it has been confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A New York man who has been left paralysed has suffered the same polio strain as found in London and Jerusalem it has been confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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The first US polio case in more than a decade was found in vaccination-poor Rockland County, NY, where the virus has now been found in wastewater. The first US polio case in more than a decade was found in vaccination-poor Rockland County, NY, where the virus has now been found in wastewater.

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The case has also been linked to polio samples found in Rockland County wastewater samples dating back to June, the state health department says.The case has also been linked to polio samples found in Rockland County wastewater samples dating back to June, the state health department says.

Rockland County polio sample linked to viruses found in Israel, United Kingdom, state DOH says - Gothamist

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Public health officials fear a “much greater potential spread” of the dangerous disease.Public health officials fear a “much greater potential spread” of the dangerous disease.

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The State Health Department is urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated for polio.Wastewater samples from early June have now detected polio in Rockland County.The Health Department confirms that traces of the virus found in the samples, match the confirmed case found in the downstate county.People who live, work or visit Rockland County are at the […]

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Following recent reports of the first polio case in the US in almost a decade, the CDC reported the virus has been detected in wastewater samples as far back as June in Rockland County, a region north of New York City known for low vaccination rates.Following recent reports of the first polio case in the United States in almost a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the virus has been detected in wastewater samples as far back as June. The CDC indicates the polio detections were found in Rockland County, a region north of New York City known for its notoriously low vaccination rates.

Polio detected in wastewater from New York county with only 60% vax rate

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Health officials are warning that hundreds of people may be infected after detecting polio in waste water from two different treatment plants in New York.Health officials are warning that hundreds of people may be infected after detecting polio in waste water from two different treatment plants in New York.

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Once again we lose the chance to eradicate polio, but the goal still remains relatively close.

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state health officials issued a more urgent call Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “community spread” of the dangerous virus. The polio virus has now been found in seven different wastewater samples in two adjacent counties north of New […]ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state health officials issued a more urgent call Thursday for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible “communi…

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Wastewater surveillance has found signs of the polio virus potentially spreading in the Hudson Valley.Wastewater surveillance has found signs of the polio virus potentially spreading in the Hudson Valley.

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Unvaccinated adult in Rockland County last month became the first person known to be infected with polio in the United States in a decadeUnvaccinated adult in Rockland County last month became the first person known to be infected with polio in the United States in a decade

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Polio virus found in Orange County wastewater samples contained the polio virus. Health officials say be you are vaccinated.Polio virus found in Orange County wastewater samples contained the polio virus. Health officials say be you are vaccinated.

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The polio virus has been found in seven different wastewater samples in two adjacent counties north of New York City, health officials said.The polio virus has been found in seven different wastewater samples in two adjacent counties north of New York City, health officials said.

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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has identified the polio virus in wastewater samples collected in June and July from two geographically different locations in Orange County and in July samples from Rockland County.The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has identified the polio virus in wastewater samples collected in June and July from two geographically different locations in Orange County and in July samples from Rockland County.

Polio virus detected in Rockland and Orange counties wastewater - Westfair Communications

New York's health commissioner said the state may face the "tip of the iceberg of much greater potential spread."New York's health commissioner said the state may face the "tip of the iceberg of much greater potential spread."

New York health officials find more evidence of polio transmission

Rockland County, where the virus was detected, has a vaccination rate of 60.5% among 2-year-olds, compared to the state's average of 79.1%Rockland County, where the virus was detected, has a vaccination rate of 60.5% among 2-year-olds, compared to the state's average of 79.1%

Polio Detected in Wastewater From NY County With Low Vaccine Rates

The polio virus was present in wastewater in a New York City suburb a month before health officials there announced a confirmed case.

Polio found in New York wastewater as state urges vaccinations | Toronto Sun

New York’s run-in with polio deepened Thursday after state health officials confirmed that signs of the virus were detected in wastewater samples in two bordering Hudson Valley counties, indicating that the virus is spreading within the community.New York’s run-in with polio deepened Thursday after state health officials confirmed that signs of the virus were detected in wastewater samples in two bordering Hudson Valley counties, indicating that the virus is spreading within the community.

Polio detected now in 2 NY counties: DOH

The virus was detected in wastewater samples taken from different parts of Orange County.The virus was detected in wastewater samples taken from different parts of Orange County.

Polio surveillance uncovers new evidence of community spread in New York - Gothamist

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NYSDOH said the case identified in the state shows the importance of vaccinations.NYSDOH said the case identified in the state shows the importance of vaccinations.

NY Department of Health provides update on polio | wgrz.com

US public health agencies generally don’t test wastewater for signs of polio.

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The samples discovered traces of polio dating back to June.

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New York's top health official warned that the first case of the polio virus detected in Rockland County last month is being treated as the "tip of the iceberg."New York's top health official warned that the first case of the polio virus detected in Rockland County last month is being treated as the "tip of the iceberg."

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