A mother asks the nurse why her child needs a polio vaccination when polio has been eliminated in the United States and eradicated in most of the world. The nurse's best answer would be:

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Polio still exists in some parts of the world, and international travel can lead to reintroduction and potential outbreaks. Vaccination helps maintain herd immunity and prevent resurgence.

A Mother Asks the Nurse Why Her Child Needs a Polio