World Polio Day Tag

Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis.   There is no cure, but there is a safe and effective vaccine.  Polio can be prevented through immunization. The strategy to eradicate polio is therefore based on preventing...

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