Polio

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is an infectious caused by the poliovirus. It can cause lifelong paralysis (loss of movement) in the arms or legs. In severe cases, it can lead to death. In the U.S., polio is very rare, but it still exists in other parts of the world. If polio germs exist anywhere, they can spread when people travel. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Polio webpage.

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