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Polio Frequently Asked Questions
What causes polio?
How does polio spread?
How long does it take to show signs of polio after being exposed?
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Why was the U.S. polio immunization recommendation changed from OPV to IPV?
Why should I vaccinate my child against polio if this disease has been eliminated from the
Western Hemisphere since 1991?
Should adults get vaccinated against polio?
Polio Images
Child with deformed leg due to polio
Hospital Respiratory Ward in Los Angeles
Two boys with polio
Two children with polio
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