Worldwide health leaders recently confirmed US$ 2.6 billion in funding toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's (GPEI) 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio.
The funding will support global efforts to vaccinate 370 million children annually over the next five years and continue disease surveillance across 50 countries.
As of October 26, 2022, wild poliovirus is endemic in just two countries – Pakistan and Afghanistan.
$2.6 Billion Committed to Eradicate Polio
New Yorkers Need a Star or Flag to Fly
Air travelers who want to board an airplane in New York will soon need a star or flag on their state driver's license.
A star inside a black circle in the upper right corner indicates that the license is a REAL ID-compliant credential approved to board a flight or enter a secure federal facility.
Additionally, New York (NY) state-enhanced IDs have a flag in the corner, which is also valid for boarding a flight.
Blood Donations Welcomed Following Vaccinations
It is anticipated by health experts that throughout the winter of 2022-2023, there will be an increased demand for blood donations in the U.S.
The American Red Cross urges healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply as the Northern Hemisphere flu season begins.
And the Red Cross is sharing a vital reminder… that it's okay to give blood after getting an influenza or COVID-19 vaccination.
Excess AMI-Linked Mortality Persisted During Pandemic
Significant increases seen among youngest-aged men and women, even during omicron surge
COVID-19 Vaccine Inhaled Through the Mouth Launched in China
Advantages to inhaled vaccine include the concept of priming the area of the body where the virus often enters