The New York state and New York City departments of health confirmed the presence of the virus in the wastewater and urged unvaccinated people to get vaccinated against the illness, which can cause permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and even death in some cases.
The health officials say the detection underscores the urgency of every adult, including pregnant New Yorkers and children, staying up to date with the polio immunization schedule, particularly those in the greater New York metropolitan area.
Polio can lead to permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and can be fatal due to paralysis in the muscles used to breathe or swallow, though most people infected with the virus do not have any symptoms. According to the CDC, inactivated poliovirus vaccine , which is the only polio immunization that has been given in the United States since 2000, protects 99% of children who get all the recommended doses.
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