Three new Wild Polio paralysis cases reported this week - two in 2025, one from 2024. We are now 3 weeks since the most recent report of a child being Paralyzed by the Wild Polio Virus in Pakistan.Needle-free syringes for Polio immunization campaigns are used in some locations
The widely known IPV polio vaccine is administered using an intramuscular delivery with a needle and syringe. Now needle-free syringes have been introduced. This syringe — introduced in 2019 by the WHO during its polio eradication campaign in Pakistan — drives the vaccine through a nozzle orifice that delivers the dose into the skin without the penetration of a needle.
The results from using these needle-free syringes were outstanding. This method of vaccine administration helped increase campaign coverage by 18.4% compared to the traditional needle and syringe method. In a survey of caregiver and vaccinator acceptability in Karachi, Pakistan, 97.6% of vaccinators and 99.6% of caretakers preferred jet injectors to needle and syringe. This is because of its speed of use and less discomfort associated. These needle-free injectors also reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries both during injection and while managing waste. Additionally, they produce minimal waste.
The results from using these needle-free syringes were outstanding. This method of vaccine administration helped increase campaign coverage by 18.4% compared to the traditional needle and syringe method. In a survey of caregiver and vaccinator acceptability in Karachi, Pakistan, 97.6% of vaccinators and 99.6% of caretakers preferred jet injectors to needle and syringe. This is because of its speed of use and less discomfort associated. These needle-free injectors also reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries both during injection and while managing waste. Additionally, they produce minimal waste.
2025 Wild Polio Case Total 3 - Afghanistan 1 - Pakistan 2
2024 Wild Polio Case Total 99 - Afghanistan 25 - Pakistan 74
2023 Wild Polio Case Total 12 - Afghanistan 6, Pakistan 6
2022 Wild Polio Cases - Pakistan 20, Afghanistan 2, Mozambique 8
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