If there's any doubt about what COVID-19 vaccines can do for the world, just look at polio. Help spread the word by sharing this post. | UNICEF

The Western Pacific has been certified polio-free for 25 years. What does it take to get there? And what will it take to stay polio-free? 💭 We caught up with Dr Shigeru Omi, Chairman of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association and WHO Western Pacific Regional Director Emeritus, at the 31st meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific who helped us answer these questions. | World Health Organization Western Pacific Region

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis (can’t move parts of the body). Most people who get infected with poliovirus will not have any visible symptoms. About 1 out of 4 people (or 25 out of 100) with poliovirus infection will have flu-like symptoms that can include: Sore throat Fever Tiredness Nausea Headache Stomach pain These symptoms usually