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Only a polio survivor can develop PPS. Vaccine (Shot) for Polio. Español: Polio. Due to immunisation, polio is very rare in Australia. 6 – 18 months.
Polio can affect people of all ages but can be prevented with vaccination. Your child will need one dose at each of the following ages: 2 months. At the time, little was known about this mysterious disease that paralyzed and sometimes killed young children. Individuals who had minimal symptoms from the original illness are more likely to experience only mild PPS symptoms. Related Pages. A major polio outbreak in New York City kills more than 2,000 people.
While polio is a contagious disease, PPS cannot be caught from others having the disorder. Polio (Poliomyelitis) is a very contagious illness caused by the poliovirus. How to pronounce Polio: [POH-lee-oh] Four doses of the polio shot for children are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against polio. 1916. The virus is contracted orally (through the mouth), from fecal matter (CDC, 2015): It first goes to the throat and digestive system (CDC, 2015). 4 months. Symptoms include fever and headaches.