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How does polio effect the economy in India?
polio does not directly effect Indian economy.but personal economy will be effected. person with polio can still do all the indoor jobs,still standing on their own. but if the no of polio patients increases then it may start effecting little as india is a major country for human resource.
How long ago was polio eradicated?
Last one? Polio is still problematic. We are working on ridding the world of this disease. Source: http://www.polioeradication.org/disease.asp
Can polio ever come back?
Polio still exists in some parts of the world.
Can you be born with polio?
I dont know if you can still be born with Polio, but I do know that my grandfather was born with it but did not show signs of having polio until he began to try and crawl.
What happened after Franklin Delano Roosevelt got polio?
After Franklin got polio he went into a wheel-chair and still became president
How does the polio vaccine effect us today?
There are still cases of polio out there today, so we have the vaccinations if someday we were to have another breakout of the epidemic!
Polio is almost unheard of in develop countries . does this mean that polio virus does not exist any more?
There are still countries where polio is endemic. examples are Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Niger and Afghanistan
Who ruled the country from a wheelchair as a result of polio?
wasnt it Franklin d roosevelt? he didnt rule the country he was just president
What country is out of WHO polio endemic?
As of 2023, Nigeria is no longer classified as endemic for wild poliovirus, having achieved this status in 2020. This was a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate polio, as Nigeria was one of only a few countries where the disease was still prevalent. However, challenges remain in ensuring vaccination coverage to prevent any resurgence. The World Health Organization continues to monitor and support polio eradication efforts worldwide.
What can i do to prevent the spread of polio?
To prevent the spread of polio, ensure that all vaccinations are up to date, particularly the polio vaccine for children, as it provides immunity against the virus. Promote good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, especially in areas where polio is still prevalent. Additionally, support public health initiatives focused on vaccination campaigns and educate your community about the importance of polio prevention.
Can cold water cause polio?
No, it takes the polio virus to cause polio. The polio virus can be defeated by having a polio vaccination.
How many people have polio today worldwide?
As of July 14, 2010 there have been 545 cases of "wild" polio worldwide in 2010. The total number of cases in 2009 was 1604. There are still some countries using the oral polio vaccine that in extremely rare cases can cause polio. I don't know the statistics for those cases.
