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How does the sugar lump vaccine prevent a child from getting polio?
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∙ 11y ago
It works like any other vaccine by giving a minute amount of the germ to the child. Not enough to cause polio itself, but enough to make the body's immune system fight it by creating antibodies. Then, if the vaccinated child should come into contact with the polio germ again, the body already knows how to fight it. The immune response kicks in and protects the child.
There is an interesting thing about the sugar lump method of giving this vaccine, and that is that a breast fed baby must not be given breast milk for half an hour before the vaccine and also half an hour afterwards. This is because mothers milk will already have the antibodies in it and will destroy the vaccine before it can work. One of the big advantages of breastfeeding is that the mother's mature immune system always fights any infection the baby may be exposed to.
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Why was polio vaccine invented?
To prevent polio.
What is anti polio vaccine?
a vaccine that stops you getting polio!
What disease does the sabin vaccine prevent?
Polio
What kind of vaccines prevent polio?
The kind of vaccine that prevents Polio is called IPV.
Is the polio vaccine used to treat plantar warts?
No. It is only used to prevent polio.
What was the drug responsible for the cure of polio?
Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine. This does not cure polio but it does prevent it. Polio remains incurable.
Is there a cure for polio?
Currently there is no treatment that can cure polio. There are immunizations present and also some treatment methods to provide relief while the body fights against the polio virus. This is called supportive care. Supportive care can include fluids, medications, and lots of rest.
A vaccine to prevent what terrible disease was invented in the US in 1952?
POLIO
Who was Alfred sabin?
.He invented the polio vaccine, or also known as the father of polio vaccine. Very cheap just a drop on a child's tongue. His rival was Jonas Salk.
How does the polio vacine prevent polio?
By giving you a watered down version of the disease, white blood cells in your immune system learn which antibody to produce and how to fight polio. If you get the disease for real, they can make it much quicker, and therefore get rid of it before you even show symptoms.
Is polio a hereditary disease and if not why?
Polio is NOT hereditary. It is caused by a virus, poliovirus, that is highly contagious. A vaccine exists to prevent catching the disease.
What type of vaccine is polio vaccine?
To protect against polio.
