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- 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
- 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
- Clinical Overview of Poliomyelitis | Polio | CDC
Learn about clinical signs of polio disease, transmission, diagnosis, and case definition
- Learn About Polio Factsheet | Polio | CDC
Learn About Polio Factsheet Key points 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
- Polio | Polio | CDC
Learn about polio in the United States and when to get a vaccine for yourself or your child
- Polio Vaccination | Polio | CDC
Polio vaccination has been part of the routine childhood immunization schedule in the United States for decades It's still part of the routine childhood immunization schedule Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is the only polio vaccine that has been given in the United States since 2000 Oral polio vaccine (OPV) is used in other countries
- 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
- About Global Polio Eradication | Global Polio Vaccination | CDC
About Global Polio Eradication Key points Polio cases have decreased by more than 99% Two types of vaccines are available to help prevent polio Polio eradication is possible – but challenges remain
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