| POLIOVIRUS causes poliomyelitis, a CNS disease of once-epidemic proportions. A 1988 WHO resolution to eradicate polio - originally targeted for completion in 2000- has resulted in elimination of the dread disease in 98-99% of the world. However, a difficult mopping up effort remains in order to achieve the goal of a polio-free global community. Wear IA Polio, remind a friend! Name of entity noted discreetly on border of scarf. Be creative in your own fight against disease and take pride in knowing that a portion of all sale proceeds goes to research and education. |