Old Narratives Affect Polio Vaccine Efforts in Sokoto, Nigeria
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- •Sokoto is a key region in Nigeria for polio eradication efforts.
- •Misinformation and old narratives about polio vaccines persist among some communities in Sokoto.
- •These narratives contribute to vaccine hesitancy and lower immunization coverage in the area.
- •Officials continue to work on addressing these challenges to improve vaccination uptake.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Sokoto officials successfully counter old narratives and increase public trust in polio vaccines vaccination rates would rise, accelerating polio eradication efforts and reducing disease risk in the region
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