VAPP Vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis that came from the US Imported came from another country by effected US citizens

Poliomyelitis - United States1980-2009

CDC

Cases of polio

Inactivated Polio vs. Oral polio Vaccine

The epidemic lasted from 1910-1952. 1952 was the hight of the epidemic; 60,000 new cases

emerged and 3,000 deaths were the cause of the epidemic.

!(Nemours)

5%-10% have a rare case of polio called Bulber polio which is when the virus

attacks the brainstem. The result is not being able to breath. one Solution is to

have an iron lung to help keep a consistent breathing pattern.

The Illness only has a duration of a 2 week time period. After recovering, it’s possible 30 to 40 years latter to obtain

PPS. (Post Polio Syndrom) (Nemours)

In the 1960’s 2,525 people had polio, by 1965 only 61 people in the United States had it. Thats an average of 8 cases per year.

(Nemours)

Polio : the once crippling epidemic

A polio virus

Emily Tobar

CDC

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative

INACTIVATE POLIO VACCINE

-Provides 90% of people w/ immunity

after 2 doses of medication

-99% are immune after three doses -The duration of immunity is not known for sure

ORAL POLIO VACCINE

-50% are immune after one dose of

medication -95%+ are

immune after three doses -Immunity is

expected to be lifelongoth are

extremely highly effective in giving

immunity to potential polio

victims

Asymptomatic - shows no symtomsAseptic Meningitis - mental damageminor non-CNS illnessParalytic paralysis