Polio


	Frequently Asked Questions about Polio What causes polio? How does polio spread? How long does it take to show signs of polio after being exposed? What are the symptoms of polio? How serious is polio? How is polio diagnosed? How long is a person with polio contagious? Is there a treatment for polio? How common is polio in the U.S.? How common is polio in the world? 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 Child with deformed leg due to polio Child with deformed leg due to polio Hospital Respiratory Ward in Los Angeles Hospital Respiratory Ward in Los Angeles Hospital Respiratory Ward in Los Angeles Two boys with polio Two boys with polio Two boys with polio Two children with polio Two children with polio Two children with polio

Frequently Asked Questions about Polio