Public health management of facility related exposure to live polioviruses

Book excerpt: This guidance was developed by the Polio Eradication Department of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, based on expert opinion and scientific principles. It aims to assist countries faced with a containment breach, but may be adapted according to the situation and country context, especially the legal context. As knowledge and experience may grow, this guidance may need to be reviewed and updated. Many experts provided input and feedback on this guidance, including experts from polio laboratories, national authorities for containment, public health agencies within WHO Member States and other stakeholders.