Polio Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Polio Articles containing information on subjects from
Information on Polio to Polio Disease. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
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Information on Polio
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OPV
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Oral Polio Vaccine
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Information on Polio
OPV
Oral polio vaccine (OPV) uses live but weakened poliovirus to prevent polio. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the vaccine, including information on its history, safety, effectiveness, and alternatives.
Oral Polio Vaccine
Oral polio vaccine, which contains live but weakened poliovirus, helped rid the United States of polio. As this eMedTV page explains, however, its use in the United States has been discontinued. This page includes statistics on the vaccine's effect.
Polio
Polio is a contagious illness that used to be very common in the United States. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of polio, including its transmission, treatment, prevention, and history.
Polio Disease
