Polio

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Polio

How is it treated/prevented?

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

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.

What is Polio?

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

What are the symptoms of Polio?

Death

Muscle tenderness and spasms

Arm and leg stiffness

Back and neck pain

Meningitis

Paralysis

1 out of 4 people will have flu-like syptoms

Headache

Nausea

Fatigue

Fever

Sore throat

How is it transmitted?

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)

Polio is spread through human conact

Polio is extremely contagious.