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Trianon
Monday, March 5, 2007: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

A4: Global Poliomyelitis Eradication: Challenges and Benefits

Presenters in this workshop will discuss 1) public health and economic benefits of the successful elimination of poliomyelitis in the United States; and 2) the successes and remaining challenges of the global Polio Eradication Initiative since its inception in 1988.
Moderator:James Alexander
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMPoliomyelitis Eradication: Challenges and Benefits
Kimberly Thompson
11:25 AMGlobal Polio Eradication: Success and Remaining Benefits
Stephen Cochi
11:45 AMDiscussion

The 41st National Immunization Conference (NIC) of CDC