Polio vaccine development in Canada: Contributions to global polio eradication

Polio vaccine development in Canada: Contributions to global polio eradication

The paper briefly describes Canada's distinctive experience in the control of polio and offers some lessons for governments and health policy leaders in other jurisdictions, particularly as they consider immunization policies for the post-polio-eradication era.

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Veröffentlicht in:Biologicals 2006-06, Vol.34 (2), p.91-101
Hauptverfasser: Barreto, Luis, Van Exan, Rob, Rutty, Christopher J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Canada
Canada - epidemiology
Connaught Laboratories
Global Health
Global polio eradication
Health Policy
Humans
Polio epidemic
Poliomyelitis - epidemiology
Poliomyelitis - prevention & control
Poliovirus
Poliovirus Vaccines
Sabin vaccine
Salk vaccine
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Zusammenfassung:The paper briefly describes Canada's distinctive experience in the control of polio and offers some lessons for governments and health policy leaders in other jurisdictions, particularly as they consider immunization policies for the post-polio-eradication era.
ISSN:1045-1056
1095-8320
DOI:10.1016/j.biologicals.2006.03.008