Polio is an infectious disease caused by poliovirus that lives in the gut. However, it can cause blood circulation and, in some cases, affect the central nervous system causing paralysis of the limbs, motor disturbances and, in some cases, can even lead to death. The virus is transmitted from person to person through contact with […]
The polio vaccine is a vaccine that protects 3 different types of viruses responsible for polio, commonly known as childhood paralysis. To ensure protection it is necessary to take 5 doses of the vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the first 3 doses be injected into the baby’s muscle and the other 2
Polio, commonly known as childhood paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by poliovirus, which usually lives in the intestine, but can reach the bloodstream and in some cases affect the central nervous system, causing limb paralysis, motor disturbances and, in some cases, can even lead to death. The virus is transmitted from person to person
The polio vaccine, also known as VIP or OPV, is a vaccine that protects children from 3 different types of viruses that cause this disease, commonly known as infantile paralysis. To ensure protection, 5 doses of the vaccine are needed and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the first 3 doses be injected (VIP)
