Episode 252
Can we eradicate Polio?
Polio has not been seen in Britain since the 80's, but the disease is still endemic in three countries. Can it be eradicated completely?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
January 27, 20146m 39s
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Show Notes
Polio might not have been seen in Britain since the 1980's, but despite worldwide efforts the potentially fatal disease is still endemic in three countries. Kate Lamble caught up with the Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health, Professor David Sailsbury as he visited St Johns college in Cambridge to speak about the global effort to eradicate the disease. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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