THE TURKISH EXPERIENCE OF POLIOMYELITIS BEFORE AND AFTER A VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

It is very important that the poliovirus is eradicated as it has cause d serious and permanent disabilities during the present century. In or der to achieve success in the rehabilitation of poliomyelitis patients the role of vaccination campaigns as an essential part of preventive medical care should be appreciated. After every vaccination campaign s uccessful results have been obtained. Thus we are optimistic that if t hese vaccination campaigns are carried out successful results will be achieved as was obtained after the 1985 vaccination campaign. As is un derstood from our report, according to the results of the 1985 vaccina tion campaign successful long-term results have been achieved. The res ults of the 1995 campaign will also be seen at a future date as this a rticle does not report them. We appreciate the cooperation and support given by WHO during the staging of these campaigns.