The Canadian Arctic - Especially Nunavut. There are several islands in the region which are larger than some states in the United States. One of them (Devon Island) at 21k square miles, is the largest uninhabited island in the world. The Guiana Highlands/Shield (South America) - Some the most remote and mountainous rain forest on Earth.
Oral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.The oral polio vaccine is simple to administer. A few drops, given multiple times, can protect a child for life.ral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.
Polio (also known as poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Children younger than 5 years old are more likely to contract the virus than any other group. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 200 polio infections will result in permanent paralysis.