The Importance of Polio vaccine

 Written by: Mohammad Arif Rahimi

According to the World Health Organization, one positive case of polio was reported in Afghanistan in 2022 and two positive cases in 2023. If a person has the polio virus; there is a risk of transmission to the community. If we do not vaccinate our children against the polio virus; what health problems can our children face?

AEPO’s writer/producer has talked to some parents and a physician about this issue.