Polio : Prevention

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Polio immunization (vaccine) effectively prevents poliomyelitis in most people (immunization is over 90% effective.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2008
There are two types of polio immunizations available in the United States. Both of these vaccines take advantage of the fact that infection with polio leads to an immune reaction, which will give the person permanent, lifelong immunity from re-inf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
There are two types of polio immunizations available in the United States, but since the year 2000, one is rarely used. A vaccine takes advantage of the fact that infection with polio leads to an immune reaction, which will give the person permane...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Polio immunization protects against a severe, paralyzing disease caused by poliovirus.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 18, 2006
The poliomyelitis ( polio ) vaccine protects against poliovirus infections. The vaccine helps the body produce antibodies (protective substances) that will prevent an individual from contracting polio.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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