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Polio (Poliomyelitis): What Is It, Symptoms, Causes & Vaccine

Precautions of Polio vaccine

The Polio vaccine is considered to be very safe. The CDC tracks the polio vaccine’s safety and progress.

The vaccine on rare occasions may cause some side effects, depending on one body system. The vaccines may cause:

  • Pain that lasts a while
  • Allergic reactions
  • Soreness in the injected area
  • Redness in the Injected area

If you’re not feeling well after a shot or have an allergic reaction, tell your healthcare provider. It is also advisable that you inform your care provider before future doses.

Conclusion

Polio is a very serious condition and c be fatal but it can be easily prevented. The vaccine has proven to be very effective in preventing polio. Even if you’ve used it as a child, you can make apply a booster shot if you are traveling to a place that has had polio breakout.

References

[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/8106-nausea–vomiting

[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21206-fatigue

[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15345-paralysis

[4] https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/spine

[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/central-sleep-apnea

[6] https://www.healthline.com/health/depression