The Israel Ministry of Health reports a polio diagnosis was received in a 17-year-old from the Jerusalem Region who had not been vaccinated against polio as part of routine vaccinations.
The Ministry of Health's Virus Laboratory verified the diagnosis. The Ministry of Health's Jerusalem District is continuing an epidemiological investigation to identify contacts and refer them for polio vaccination if they are unvaccinated.
The Ministry of Health emphasizes that the only way to protect children from paralysis is through the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV). Additionally, maintaining proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent further transmission of the virus.
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates on the findings.
Has there been any update on the status of this teen?