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Fatal disease detected in an Aussie city for the first time since 2000
- Poliovirus detected in Perth wastewater, the first such finding in Australia since 2000 elimination.
- Health officials say the public risk remains very low due to high vaccination coverage.
- Authorities are increasing wastewater testing and monitoring for possible cases.
- Officials say the virus likely came from overseas travelers shedding poliovirus.
- Vaccination remains the key defense against poliovirus in Australia.
- Officials remind families to keep polio vaccines up to date for protection.
- Polio history in Australia shows long elimination since the last local case.
- Health officer stresses vaccination coverage in WA children is high at 92%.
- Public advisory frames the finding as a timely reminder of poliovirus circulation elsewhere.
- Authorities will boost testing and hospital surveillance to catch potential cases early.
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