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Pennsylvania DOH issues poliovirus health advisory and recommendations
UPMC Health Plan·PA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Provider Announcement
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a health advisory urging healthcare providers to consider polio as a possible cause of sudden muscle weakness, especially for unvaccinated patients, following a polio case in New York. Providers should immediately identify and schedule appointments for patients not up to date on polio vaccination.
Action Required
Immediately: Clinical staff should review patient vaccination records to identify those not up to date on polio vaccine and schedule appointments for vaccination. Providers should consider polio in differential diagnosis for patients presenting with sudden onset limb, facial, or respiratory muscle weakness, especially if unvaccinated or under-vaccinated. Contact local health department if polio is clinically suspected.