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- UKHSA have detected the virus in sewage between February and May 2022. They said it was “likely” there has been spread of a vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) between closely linked people in northeast London, with infected individuals believed to be shedding the virus in their faeces. So far, no suspected cases have been reported or confirmed
The press release here
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/poliovirus-detected-in-sewage-from-north-and-east-london
Independent article here
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/polio-outbreak-uk-london-sewage-vaccine-b2107415.html
I was not aware the PHA (which became the UKHSA) took sewage samples for analysis till COVID. I thought data would have been from GPs/Hospitals.
"The UK is considered by the World Health Organization to be polio-free, with low-risk for polio transmission due to the high level of vaccine coverage across the population. However, vaccine coverage for childhood vaccines has decreased nationally and especially in parts of London over the past few years, so UKHSA is urging people to check they are up to date with their vaccines."
Wastewater surveillance is being expanded to assess the extent of transmission and identify local areas for targeted action. Healthcare professionals have been alerted to these findings so they can promptly investigate and report anyone presenting with symptoms that could be polio, such as paralysis.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/poliovirus-detected-in-sewage-from-north-and-east-london
Independent article here
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/polio-outbreak-uk-london-sewage-vaccine-b2107415.html
I was not aware the PHA (which became the UKHSA) took sewage samples for analysis till COVID. I thought data would have been from GPs/Hospitals.
"The UK is considered by the World Health Organization to be polio-free, with low-risk for polio transmission due to the high level of vaccine coverage across the population. However, vaccine coverage for childhood vaccines has decreased nationally and especially in parts of London over the past few years, so UKHSA is urging people to check they are up to date with their vaccines."
Wastewater surveillance is being expanded to assess the extent of transmission and identify local areas for targeted action. Healthcare professionals have been alerted to these findings so they can promptly investigate and report anyone presenting with symptoms that could be polio, such as paralysis.