Jul 9, 2024 · There is no cure for polio (or poliomyelitis), but it can be prevented with safe and effective vaccination. CDC recommends that children get 4 doses of polio vaccine to protect …

Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). [2][3] Two types are used: an inactivated poliovirus given by injection (IPV) and a weakened poliovirus given by mouth …

Sep 6, 2024 · CDC recommends that all children get 4 doses of polio vaccine as part of the routine childhood vaccination schedule. Most adults born and raised in the United States can …

Jan 31, 2025 · Polio vaccine can prevent polio. Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect a person's spinal cord, leading to …

Jan 29, 2025 · There are two broad types of polio vaccines: the inactivated poliovirus vaccine and the oral polio vaccine. The first polio vaccine, the inactivated poliovirus vaccine, was …

Feb 20, 2025 · The polio vaccine or shot helps stop the spread of polio. The U.S. uses the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). It's one of two types of polio vaccinations to prevent infection.

Sep 27, 2022 · Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a serious viral infection that affects the nervous system. In some cases, it can cause severe complications such as paralysis, and can be fatal. …

Jul 23, 2021 · Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent polio. Why is the polio vaccine important? Polio is a very contagious disease — it spreads easily from person to person. Most …

Jan 22, 2025 · Polio Vaccine: Who Needs It and Is It Safe? The polio vaccine is the safest and most effective way to prevent polio, a dangerous and contagious viral infection that attacks the …

Dec 19, 2024 · Polio is a disabling disease caused by a virus. It most commonly spreads when someone who has polio doesn't wash their hands properly after going to the bathroom and …