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Now it is 1 in a million as of 2020. In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralyzing hundreds of thousands of children every year. Soon after the introduction of effective vaccines in the 1950s and 1960s however, polio was brought under control and practically eliminated as a public health problem. More people feared polio than the atomic bomb.
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How many died of polio in 1949?
50,000 people died of polio.
How many people did the polio epidemic of 1948 kill?
5000
What is the ratio of people in the us with polio?
The answer depends on whether you want the ratio of people in the US with polio compared to people with polio in the rest of the world (or the whole world), or the compared to people without polio in the US.
How many victims of 1944 polio epidemic?
A polio vaccine was invented in 1954. Each year after that, the number of polio cases decreased. By 1974, only 5 cases occurred. These were all people who were linked to the polio vaccine.
How many children got polio in Afghanistan in 2012?
It is estimated the about 500 children got polio in Afghanistan in the year of 2012. More and more children get polio every year. And many people are trying to help the children of Afghanistan.
What was the death toll for polio?
250,000 people have died from Polio
What was death toll for polio?
250,000 people have died from Polio
Who all have been benefited from post polio program?
Everyone who has been affected by polio have benefited from the post polio program. This includes the people who were infected by polio and the people who took care of them.
Where did polio begin?
Polio began in China,,,,,,! Dur you people are stupid!
What was used in an attempt to fight the spread of polio?
Immunizations were formed in an attempt to fight different disease such as polio. In many parts of the world where immunizations are given, polio and other previously deadly diseases are virtually non existent.
What cures Polio?
Polio actually can not be cured. There is, however, a vaccination that can be taken to prevent people who do not have polio, from getting polio. The polio vaccination was created by Salk and Sabin. Originally, the polio vaccination by Salk was administered in the form of a shot. The Sabin is given by mouth.
When are people with polio contagious?
Polio is a disease is isn't administered to anyone - that would be silly.
