Learn more about how U.S. NAC works to contain poliovirus.
Learn about containment measure for eradicated polioviruses.
U.S. NAC survey to collect data to ensure compliance with containment guidelines.
The U.S. Poliovirus Containment Survey is designed to collect relevant facility inventory data.
The U.S. Poliovirus Containment Survey is designed to collect relevant facility inventory data.
The definitions of terms used in the U.S. NAC guidance.
For Laboratories and Other Facilities
The U.S. NAC works with facilities to implement poliovirus containment strategies.
Facilities are encouraged to destroy all unneeded or nonessential poliovirus material.
- Review measures to mitigate the risks that poliovirus potentially infectious materials (PIM) pose.
- Infectious and potentially infectious materials pose a risk for re-introduction of poliovirus.
- Guidance for mitigating risk if there is evidence of ongoing Poliovirus circulation in your area.
Resources
Contact the U.S. NAC about your inventory of poliovirus materials.