Polio - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Polio is an illness caused by a virus that mainly affects nerves in the spinal cord or brain stem. In its most severe form, polio can lead to a person being unable to move certain limbs, also called paralysis.
Learn About Polio Factsheet | Polio | CDC - Centers for Disease …
WEB1 day ago · 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. Format: PDF. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches.
Polio Vaccine Recommendations | Polio | CDC - Centers for …
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Most adults born and raised in the United States can assume they were vaccinated for polio. Adults with increased risk of exposure to poliovirus may receive one lifetime IPV booster.
Clinical Overview of Poliomyelitis | Polio | CDC
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Key points. Poliovirus is highly contagious and causes polio, also called poliomyelitis, a serious and debilitating disease. Infection is more common in infants and young children. If you suspect polio, you should work with your state and local health department to order diagnostic testing. Introduction.
Poliomyelitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOct 24, 2023 · Key facts. Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under 5 years of age. One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis. Among those paralysed, 5–10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized.
The Basics of Polio and Why It’s Making a Comeback - Mayo …
WEBDec 15, 2022 · Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. The majority of people infected with poliovirus are asymptomatic. About 25% of those infected will experience flu-like symptoms, such as sore throat, fever and fatigue.
Polio - HHS.gov
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Polio is a very contagious disease — it spreads easily from person to person. Most people who get polio don’t have any serious problems. But in some cases, polio can be very dangerous and lead to permanent disabilities — and even death.
Polio (Poliomyelitis) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBBeing vaccinated against polio offers protection from the disease. Children should receive a series of vaccines starting in infancy. If you're an adult going to a country where cases are still happening, you may need to be vaccinated.
Post-polio syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 23, 2022 · Post-polio syndrome is a group of potentially disabling signs and symptoms that appear decades after the initial polio illness. These signs and symptoms usually appear between 30 to 40 years after having polio. Infection from the polio virus once caused paralysis and death.
Polio Symptoms and Prevention: What to Know - The New York Times
WEBOct 12, 2022 · Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is a sometimes disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The disease mainly affects infants and children under 5, but anyone who is...
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