Polio Articles A-Z
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Polio transmission most often occurs through contact with stool from an infected person. As this part of the eMedTV site explains, transmission also occurs through contact with respiratory droplets. This page discusses polio transmission in detail.
As this eMedTV article explains, there is currently no treatment that can kill the poliovirus. Therefore, polio treatment focuses on providing relief of polio symptoms as the body fights the poliovirus. This page describes polio treatment in detail.
There are two types of polio vaccine: inactive polio vaccine and oral polio vaccine. Both prevent polio. This eMedTV segment discusses the types, history, and administration of polio vaccination, including a vaccination schedule for children.
Polio prevention is available through either an inactive or oral polio vaccine. This eMedTV page explains the differences between the two types and describes a typical vaccination schedule for children. A brief history of the disease is also included.
Some people, such as those who are allergic to certain antibiotics, should avoid the polio vaccine. As this eMedTV page explains, other people (such as those who are very ill) should simply wait. This page describes polio vaccine precautions.
