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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …