Polio | Who is at Risk? How can you protect yourself and others?

Polio is in our greater community. It spreads easily and can cause paralysis or even death. Protect yourself and others by getting immunized. 

Who is at risk?:
Newborn babies
Children under 2 who are not fully vaccinated
Anyone not fully immunized, including pregnant women

Additional resources and information:

Should my child get immunized against polio? Why is my child at risk now?

What are the symptoms of polio? How does polio spread?

A dedicated frequently asked question page about polio and polio immunization from NYSDOH. More information from CDC is here.

Anyone infected can spread polio to others – even if they have no symptoms. More information can be found by visiting: health.ny.gov/polio

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