In Pakistan, where wild polio still has not been eliminated, health workers go door to door vaccinating young children. ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images via The Conversation Oct 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 Updated 10 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images via The Conversation Tags Health, Infectious Diseases, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Polio, Childhood Vaccination, Polio Eradication, Curious Kids, Curious Kids Us, Vaccine Misinformation, Polio Vaccine, Tc Global Health As featured on Why do people still get polio in some countries and not in others? Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Top Jobs Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist @ HRD Come join our team at Gorge Academy VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Senior Services View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesDeaths & Services: Oct. 21, 2026Obituary: Clifford LucasMeet the candidates: The Dalles MayorHow the Gorge became a drone-manufacturing meccaObituary: Jesse FoxObituary: Alex GravesKlickitat County commissioners still pondering data center rulesTwo candidates for Skamania PUD Commissioner, but only one is alive to take officeKlickitat County candidates attend Lyle forumObituary: Don Flerchinger Images Videos CommentedObituary: Carol Olmstead (1)Obituary: Ken Nierman (1) Latest News Hood River Valley football powers past David Douglas, 35-14 La resiliencia del roble blanco de Oregón Nov. 5 North Wasco County School District board work session cancelled Klickitat County candidates attend Lyle forum Two candidates for Skamania PUD Commissioner, but only one is alive to take office 'Data Center Day' for Klickitat County Commissioners Oct. 13 Robotics team recognized How the Gorge became a drone-manufacturing mecca
Why do people still get polio in some countries and not in others? Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine.
