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  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

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  • The WHO European Region has been polio-free since 2002.
  • Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) became the sole primary childhood vaccine in the EU/EEA by 2010.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of polio protection in the European population.
  • To identify potential seroimmunity gaps in different birth cohorts.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of polio seroprevalence studies.
  • Analysis of available vaccine coverage data.
  • Inclusion of 52 studies from 14 EU/EEA countries.

Main Results:

  • Overall high seroprevalence for poliovirus types 1 and 3 (PV1, PV3) was observed.
  • Seroimmunity gaps were detected in specific birth cohorts, notably individuals born in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Discrepancies between reported vaccination coverage and actual immunity levels were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining high polio vaccination coverage is essential to mitigate risks of local poliovirus transmission.
  • Assessing immunity status is vital for individuals traveling to regions with ongoing wild poliovirus circulation.