Learn about polio in the United States and when to get a vaccine for yourself or your child.

Sep 19, 2024 · Learn About Polio Factsheet Key points Polio is a life-threatening disease with no cure that can cause paralysis and even death. Anyone who is not fully vaccinated against polio is at risk of …

Apr 2, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on poliomyelitis, a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. The fact sheet includes key facts, global caseload, Global Eradication Initiative, progress, WHO response.

Jul 28, 2025 · Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under 5 years of age. The virus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral …

May 9, 2024 · About Polio in the United States Key points Vaccination has helped eliminate wild poliovirus in the United States. Maintaining high immunity (protection) against polio through …

Oct 15, 2024 · Poliovirus Containment Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease. CDC and its national and international partners have made significant progress …

May 9, 2024 · Learn about clinical signs of polio disease, transmission, diagnosis, and case definition.

May 1, 2024 · The polio eradication initiative is led by a coalition of international organizations including WHO, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), CDC, Rotary International, the Bill and Melinda …

LEARN ABOUT POLIO WHAT IS POLIO? • Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus that can affect the brain and spinal cord. The virus spreads from person to person and can cause …

Apr 2, 2025 · Polio does still exist, although polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated more than 350 000 cases in more than 125 endemic countries, to two endemic …