Key result
The oral polio vaccine boycott in northern Nigeria was driven by local rumors, contributing to polio remaining endemic, with Nigeria accounting for over half of global cases in 2012.
Population
Northern Nigerian communities, specifically Kano state, involved in the 2003 oral polio vaccine boycott
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Emphasizes addressing local rumors to boost vaccine acceptance; leaves open effective strategies for countering misinformation in endemic regions.
The 2003 northern Nigeria polio vaccine boycott was driven by local rumours and high-profile individuals, highlighting the need to address local sociological factors to eradicate polio.
Ghinai et al. (2013) conducted a review in Polio. Oral polio vaccine boycott was evaluated. The oral polio vaccine boycott in northern Nigeria was driven by local rumors, contributing to polio remaining endemic, with Nigeria accounting for over half of global cases in 2012.