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- Poliomyelitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on poliomyelitis, a highly infectious disease caused by a virus The fact sheet includes key facts, global caseload, Global Eradication Initiative, progress, WHO response
- Polio | Polio | CDC
Learn about polio in the United States and when to get a vaccine for yourself or your child
- Poliomyelitis (polio) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under 5 years of age The virus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or, less frequently, by a common vehicle (e g contaminated water or food) and multiplies in the intestine, from where it can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis
- Learn About Polio Factsheet | Polio | CDC
Polio is a life-threatening disease with no cure that can cause paralysis and even death Anyone who is not fully vaccinated against polio is at risk of developing serious illness Download this brandable fact sheet to raise awareness about the importance of getting polio vaccination
- About Polio in the United States | Polio | CDC
Learn about polio in the United States and when to get a vaccine for yourself or your child
- Clinical Overview of Poliomyelitis | Polio | CDC
Learn about clinical signs of polio disease, transmission, diagnosis, and case definition
- Polio Disease and Poliovirus Containment
Poliovirus Containment Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease CDC and its national and international partners have made significant progress towards polio eradication
- Learn About Polio Fact Sheet
LEARN ABOUT POLIO WHAT IS POLIO? • Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus that can affect the brain and spinal cord The virus spreads from person to person and can cause paralysis (can’t move parts of the body) and even death
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