Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by the poliovirus. It is often called polio or infantile paralysis.
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.
Polio Discussion and Blogs
Mass Moments: Boston Doctors use First Iron Lung October 12, 1928
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