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Polio Vaccine Side Effects - Poliovirus
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Polio Vaccine Side Effects

The most common side effect of the polio vaccine is a sore spot where the shot was given. This eMedTV page gives a list of other possible polio vaccine side effects, including serious side effects such as trouble breathing, hoarseness, or wheezing.

Polio Vaccines

Polio Virus

A highly contagious virus, poliovirus is the cause of the medical condition polio. This part of the eMedTV library provides a brief description of this virus and offers a link to more information. Polio virus is a common misspelling of poliovirus.

Poliomyelitis Vaccine

Poliomyelitis Virus

Poliomyelitis virus is the highly contagious virus that causes polio. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of this virus. This article discusses the history, transmission, and possible eradication of poliomyelitis virus.

Poliovirus

Poliovirus is a highly contagious virus that only affects humans; as this eMedTV article explains, it is also the cause of polio. This page describes poliovirus in detail, including information on its transmission, history, and possible eradication.