May 9, 2024 · 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.

Sep 19, 2024 · 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 …

Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s brain and/or spinal cord, causing paralysis .

May 9, 2024 · Poliovirus only infects people, entering the body through the mouth. It lives in an infected person's throat and intestines and spreads through person-to-person contact. It can also contaminate food and water in unsanitary conditions. You can get polio from: Contact with the feces (poop) of an infected person

Aug 24, 2022 · Polio Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Updated August 24, 2022. Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disease caused by poliovirus. It can cause lifelong paralysis (cannot move parts of the body), and it can be deadly. W h a t i s p ol i o? Most people who get infected with poliovirus (about 72 out of 100) will not have any visible symptoms.

May 1, 2024 · Polio infections peaked in the United States in 1952, with more than 21,000 paralytic cases. Following introduction of effective vaccines in 1955 (inactivated polio vaccine, IPV) and 1961 (oral poliovirus vaccine, OPV), polio incidence declined rapidly.

May 9, 2024 · CDC's Infectious Disease Laboratories provide guidance for various specimen collection, storage, and shipment, including for polio. Refer to the Infectious Diseases Laboratories Test Directory entry for each test.

Aug 8, 2022 · Two doses of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) are 90% effective or more against paralytic polio; three doses are 99% to 100% effective. A person is considered to be fully vaccinated if they received: Four doses of any combination of …

Jul 31, 2024 · What are the risks from polio vaccine? A sore spot with redness, swelling, or pain where the shot is given can happen after polio vaccination. People sometimes faint after medical procedures, including vaccination.

Sep 6, 2024 · Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is the only polio vaccine that has been given in the United States since 2000. It is given by shot in the arm or leg, depending on the person's age. This page summarizes CDC's current polio vaccine …