Public Health Info : Information Regarding Evidence of Immunity for Poliovirus
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Public Health Information
NJLINCS Health Alert Network
Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health
Subject: Public Health Info : Information Regarding Evidence of Immunity for Poliovirus |
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Date: 01/08/2025 14:16:09 |
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Official Message No.: 112295-1-8-2025-PHIN |
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Contact Info: Elizabeth Zaremski | 609-826-5964 | Elizabeth.Zaremski@doh.nj.gov |
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Meredith Bagger | 609-826-5964 | Meredith.Bagger@doh.nj.gov |
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The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has noted an increase in serologic testing to assess poliovirus immunity. Serology is not recommended because of increasingly limited availability of antibody testing against type 2 poliovirus.
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Vaccination is the best way to prevent poliovirus infection.
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Healthcare providers are encouraged to ensure that anyone unvaccinated, incompletely vaccinated, or with an unknown polio vaccination status complete the routine polio vaccine series, especially before travel to destinations considered at increased risk for polio.
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At this time, the NJDOH has NOT been notified of any suspect polio cases among New Jersey residents.
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Please review the attached message for additional information including recommendations and resources.