Analysis
Several social media posts opposing drug use in Pakistan claim that polio drops are “administered at gunpoint.” Identical posts have circulated online periodically for years.
Recommendations
While these comments had limited reach, the myth that polio vaccines are being “forced” on people is common. This false claim demonstrates the widespread nature of false claims about the polio vaccine and distrust of global health efforts. Emphasizing that polio has no cure and that vaccines are the only way to protect children from the debilitating disease and highlighting that the polio vaccine has been rigorously tested and administered safely for several generations is recommended.