Polio Plus - October 2019
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24 October is WORLD POLIO DAY
World Polio Day is a time for Rotarians all over the world to raise awareness about our efforts to eradicate polio for good. In the past week news has come from the Philippines that a three-year-old girl has contracted a circulating vaccine derived poliovirus type 2 {cVDPV2} along with a possible second case pending confirmation. No cases of wild poliovirus have been discovered and the Philippines’ polio free status is not at risk, stated Michael K. McGovern, International Polio Plus Chair.
Here is a link to the latest news about Polio around the world:
Please free to reach out to me regarding any activities your Club’s may have planned and I will let the Foundation Board know and we will do what we can to assist in the promotion of your event or fundraiser. The need has never been greater as you will see when you click the Polio News link above. Also, I have about 40 small cans for change [$$] with “Help Us Eradicate Polio” if any Clubs out there need some.
Thank you for all you do and be well.
Jeffrey R Slaton
District 7780 Polio Plus Committee
PP of the Rotary Club of Saco Bay
207-608-3131