Polio could be wiped out in Nigeria thanks to improved vaccine, says study

A recently introduced polio vaccine is four times more effective at protecting children than previous vaccines and has the potential to eradicate type 1 polio in Nigeria if it reaches enough children, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news143307449.html">Polio could be wiped out in Nigeria thanks to improved vaccine, says study</a></p> <p>A recently introduced polio vaccine is four times more effective at protecting children than previous vaccines and has the potential to eradicate type 1 polio in Nigeria if it reaches enough children, according to a study published today in the <I>New England Journal of Medicine</I>.</p>