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World Polio Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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In 1955, Polio. Vaccine Discovered. Dr. Jonas Salk introduced the first effective vaccine against polio, which was immediately put into use to prevent further cases of the disease

History

Polio Vaccine Discovered. Dr. Jonas Salk introduced the first effective vaccine against polio, which was immediately put into use to prevent further cases of the disease

How It's Celebrated

World Polio Day is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Sun
24 Oct
2022 Mon
24 Oct
2023 Tue
24 Oct
2024 Thu
24 Oct
2025 Fri
24 Oct
2026 Sat
10/24
2027 Sun
24 Oct
2028 Tue
24 Oct
2029 Wed
24 Oct

Countries

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