Polio is deadly. It was once the leading cause of paralysis among children worldwide. And we are closer than ever to ending it — but outbreaks and challenges are setting back decades of progress and putting the lives of the world’s children at risk.
It’s why widespread vaccination campaigns from UNICEF and partners are so essential. These programs help protect over 400 million children globally from polio every year. |
85 percent of the children affected by the spread of this deadly disease live in hard-to-reach and fragile places — communities affected by war or natural disasters. This cuts them off from dependable health care and makes reaching them with lifesaving vaccines extremely difficult. Recent outbreaks in places like Gaza and Sudan show that we must take action to protect children now — before it’s too late.
Until all forms of polio are gone, children in every country remain at risk. Your 3X matched donation can go the distance in supporting UNICEF’s childhood immunization programs, protecting children from polio and other deadly diseases >>
UNICEF works around the clock with governments, communities and partners to get polio vaccines to the children that need them. When there's an outbreak, UNICEF often leads the emergency response, jumping into action quickly with large-scale immunization campaigns to boost immunity and stop the spread of the disease.
Eradicating polio is a goal that we can achieve —and we all have a role to play. Make a gift to join the fight against polio and other infectious diseases that are threatening children’s lives today. |
Thank you for being there for children,
UNICEF USA |
