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Abbreviations: AFP, acute flaccid paralysis; bOPV, bivalent 1+3 OPV; cVDPV2, circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2; GPEI, Global Polio Eradication Initiative; IPV, inactivated polio vaccine; mOPV2, monovalent OPV type 2; OPV, trivalent oral polio vaccine; VDPV, vaccine-derived polio virus; WHA, World Health Assembly; WPV, wild polio virus
Funding: No funding was received by the authors in support of this work.
Copyright: © 2016 Miller, John. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Despite the major logistical problems, the synchronised global tOPV to bOPV switch was successfully completed on schedule and, as of July 2016, has been verified in almost all countries [11]. Less successful was the introduction of IPV due to unanticipated vaccine shortages resulting from problems of rapid up-scaling of production in one enormous demand-step. Prioritisation of available supplies to countries most at risk of a cVDPV2 emergence was therefore undertaken, while reserving some stock for outbreak response if needed [12]. By April 2016, IPV had been introduced in all high-risk countries and some at lower risk, though supplies to the latter were unfortunately interrupted after introduction, and re-instatement of stock and supply to the remaining countries is now expected in the 4th quarter of 2017. In India, giving two fractional (1/5th) doses of IPV intradermally has eased the IPV vaccine shortage; this approach was based on evidence that the immunogenicity of two intradermal fractional doses at 6 and 14 weeks was similar to what is expected from one full dose at 14 weeks [13]. [links]
Red Mind, Blue Mind
“Red Mind” is a state of mind described as an “edgy high, characterized by stress, anxiety and fear.” While stressors such as money and work influence people, there are new stressors associated with urbanization and a constant tether to technology that offer little respite from the demands of today’s world. An antidote to “Red Mind” is “Blue Mind”—a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness associated with the water. here
To better understand the impact boating has on our minds and bodies, Discover Boating has teamed up with one of the leading researchers on the health benefits of the water, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blue Mind, the bestselling book on the scientific connection between water and happiness.
“I have done a tremendous amount of research on the benefits of being near, in, on, or under water,” said Nichols. “The best place to begin is by first considering everything that’s being taken away when we step aboard a boat—traffic noise, televisions, offices—they all fade away. The boat is the greatest technology ever invented to access and explore a vast world of ‘Blue Mind’ benefits and escape the ‘Red Mind’ mode of an anxious and distracted life on land—although its application is understudied and under-prescribed.” [links]
Recent research has shown that people experience emotional, behavioral and psychological benefits being near, in, on or under water, and while participating in activities like boating. For the first time, Dr. Nichols is exploring how being on a boat benefits overall health. More Info
“The effect of boating on our lives, and its fundamental connection to our planet’s waters, are well documented from an economic, ecological and educational perspective,” said Nichols. “But, the relationship of a boat to our health has been largely overlooked. We now know, thanks to science, that the mere sight and sound of water promotes wellness by lowering cortisol, increasing serotonin and inducing relaxation. It only makes sense that being on a boat is one of the best ways to access the wellness benefits of the water.” more
Your Brain on a Boat
Boating triggers a restful state. It provides the means to get outside of daily routines, allowing our brains to reset, think beyond our current circumstances, and connect to something bigger than ourselves. Being on the water on a boat promotes physiological and psychological changes spanning health and wellness, awe and wonder, creativity and play, and happiness and relaxation: [links]
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OK, you have taken the classes, decided that sailing is for you, and now on to the big step: buying the boat. What sailboat is the best bet for beginners? here
Becoming an expert sailor takes years, and there is always something to learn. But getting on the water in your sailboat, after some good instruction, is the best way to grow those new-found sailing skills.
Sharks are not as safe as humans are, though. Humans kill about 100 million sharks every year, according to National Geographic. here
Boating can increase overall health for you and your family. The physical and mental health benefits are clear.
The boating market is chock full of used, older sailboats that are in perfectly good condition for a landlubber wanting to convert to a sailor. Fiberglass never wears out, so with lots of new boats flooding the marketplace, used boats offer lots of choices at reasonable prices. [links]