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Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by the poliovirus. It is often called polio or infantile paralysis.
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Fast Facts:
- First recognized in 1840
- Common worldwide before vaccines
- First Polio vaccine 1955
- Cases of Polio are still being reported in Nigeria, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Polio (Poliomyelitis), please consult your doctor.
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93 immunised kids affected by polio in Bihar: Of the 98 cases of poliomyelitis detected in Bihar till October 3.. http://bit.ly/3Txlaw
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Washington's young "polio" victims receive Mrs. Roosevelt. ..... 1940 LIFE Magazine Picture, A3097A - $10.99
This Item is an original Magazine picture, taken from a vintage magazine of the year indicated. The picture is suitable for framing and displaying in your home or office. The scan of this item was taken through plastic film, however it is a...
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Polio Disease & Poliomyelitis Vaccine Film DVD [1956] - History of the First Polio Vaccination, Animal Testing Research by Dr. Jonas Salk & Eli Lilly Polio Immunization Production - $4.99
This video catalogs the history of the vaccine for polio (poliomyelitis), a debilitating disease universally feared in the early twentieth century. The polio vaccine was developed in 1954 by Jonas Salk, following rounds of extensive testing...
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The Polio Paradox: What You Need to Know - $21.99
Polio is a disease of paradoxes, the major one being that although the threat of the "dreaded disease" ended with the Salk vaccine in 1954, many polio survivors are now experiencing the onset of Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS), new but related sy...
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View All Polio (Poliomyelitis) Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionWhy do some people distrust western medicine? (5 Answers)As someone who works in healthcare, I may be able to put this into perspective. Western medicine may be able to "cure" the individual but often does not take a ... read more
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Polio Discussion and Blogs
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