Finding the Cure- Polio
Dr. Jonas Salk changed the world for Polio victims and possible Polio victims. Polio was a very dangerous and frightening disease until Dr. Salk came up with the Polio vaccine. He left a big legacy on our world - without him people could still be getting this horrible disease.
What Is Polio?
Polio is also called poliomyelitis, which is a crippling and deadly disease. It is also very contagious. Polio is caused by the polio virus. It spreads from person to person. It can affect a person's brain and spinal cord, leaving that person paralyzed.
Dr. Salk created a Prevention Polio vaccine that protects children by preparing their bodies to fight the polio virus. Almost all children who get the vaccine are protected from polio. There are two types of vaccines that prevent polio.
What Is Polio?
Polio is also called poliomyelitis, which is a crippling and deadly disease. It is also very contagious. Polio is caused by the polio virus. It spreads from person to person. It can affect a person's brain and spinal cord, leaving that person paralyzed.
Dr. Salk created a Prevention Polio vaccine that protects children by preparing their bodies to fight the polio virus. Almost all children who get the vaccine are protected from polio. There are two types of vaccines that prevent polio.