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Polio was once a problem around the world
Polio CasesWorldwide
In 1988 there were 40 cases of polio every hour. Now there are less than 40 cases every year.
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1988 1999 Today
In 1988, 350,000 children were paralyzed by polio every year. Thanks to the polio vaccine that number was reduced to 13 last year. But polio is preventable. No child should be paralyzed.
The wild polio virus is now only in three countries. Afghanistan has the highest number of polio cases in the world.
Afghanistan
Pakistan Nigeria
About 75% of polio cases in the world are in Afghanstan. We must change this!
The polio vaccine is halal. Did you know everone must take the vaccine before they travel to Hajj? POLIO HAS PERMANTENTLY CRIPPED ME BUT IF I HAD BEEN VACCINATED AT EVERY CAMPAIGN, I COULD WALK PROPERLY
Afghanistan can end polio for the world! Do your part by: My husband and I will not listen to rumours
Learning the facts: The polio vaccine is safe and halal. Do no believe rumours that will harm our child.
Answering the door: Vaccinators work hard to protect your child. Show them the hospitality Afghanistan is famous for.
Vaccinating your child at every campaign: The more your child is vaccinated, the stronger their ability is to fight polio.
