Polio

Polio

How is it transmitted?

Polio is extremely contagious.

Polio is extremely contagious.

Polio is spread through human conact

The virus enters the body through the mouth from things such us contact with infected feces, and infected sneeze or cough, or putting a contaminated item in your mouth (a baby putting a toy in their mouth)

What are the symptoms of Polio?

1 out of 4 people will have flu-like syptoms

1 out of 4 people will have flu-like syptoms

Sore throat

Sore throat

Fever

Fatigue

Nausea

Headache

Paralysis

Paralysis

Meningitis

Back and neck pain

Arm and leg stiffness

Arm and leg stiffness

Muscle tenderness and spasms

Death

What is Polio?

Polio or poliomyelitis is a disabling and life threatening disease caused by the polio virus.

Polio or poliomyelitis is a disabling and life threatening disease caused by the polio virus.

How is it treated/prevented?

There is no cure for Polio, but hospitals use things such as pain medications, good nutrition and physical therapy to keep pa

There is no cure for Polio, but hospitals use things such as pain medications, good nutrition and physical therapy to keep patients as healthy and comfortable as possible.

To prevent a Polio breakout children are given a vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months and 4 years.

To prevent a Polio breakout children are given a vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months and 4 years.