Analysis
Online posts asked Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan to give their children polio drops. One comment called polio drops “evil” and warned Muslim parents to protect their children. Some posts called polio drops “useless” and a “disease.” Others said that other diseases are more important than polio.
Recommendations
The posts did not receive much attention, which decreases their risk. Consider working with faith leaders to explain that polio vaccines are allowed and supported in Islam. Talking points may explain that vaccines are the only way to protect children from polio.