Immunization - Preventable Diseases

What is Polio?

Polio is a very dangerous disease caused by a virus that is easily spread from one person to another by contact with human feces. Some children and adults who get a serious case of polio become paralyzed. They may even die.

Serious cases of polio cause severe muscle pain. Sometimes it can be difficult to breathe without the help of a machine. Mild cases of polio may last only a few days and cause fever, sore throat, stomach ache and headache.

Last Updated: 5/5/00

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