Polio, or poliomyelitis, is an infectious viral disease caused by the polio virus that can affect many parts of the body.Polio is a very serious disease that especially demage the central nervous system
Causes of Polio
Polio is caused by a virus that is transmitted person-to-person. It is passed in areas where water from the toilets contaminates the drinking water. It can also spread through contaminated food. The virus is so contagious that people around an infected person can become infected with it through contact.
Vaccination of Polio
Most people should get the polio vaccine when they are children. Children should be vaccinated with four doses of IPV at the following ages:
- A dose at 2 months
- A dose at 4 months
- A dose at 6-18 months
- A booster dose at 4-6 years
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