Singapore confirms one imported case of vaccine-associated polio; low risk of community transmission
[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/7/2025
The infant was taken directly to NUH upon arrival in Singapore and isolated upon admission. Three contacts have also been quarantined as a precaution.
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