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Polio: detection of VDPV2 in London sewage samples

Immediate actions in response to detection of vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (VDPV2) in London sewage samples.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
22 June 2022
Last updated
14 November 2022 — See all updates

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Immediate actions in response to detection of a ‘circulating’ vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (VDPV2) in London sewage samples

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This alert has been issued to:

  • all regional NHS teams
  • all EPRR teams
  • all NHS Trusts Chief Executives, Medical Directors, Nursing Directors and Directors of Infection Prevention and Control
  • all CCG Chief Executives, Medical Directors, Nursing Directors
  • all Primary Care Providers
  • all independent hospitals and treatment centres
Published 22 June 2022
Last updated 14 November 2022 + show all updates

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