Pediatricians all over the country have been very helpful in combating the dangerous disease called polio. You may not be aware of this, but in time past, polio was a much-dreaded disease. Parents then were so scared that they didn’t allow their children in crowded places like swimming pools, theaters and the likes. But since the discovery of the vaccine, things have changed quite a lot. Cases of polio infections have reduced drastically in the United States. Parents are no longer paranoid of their children being infected with polio while playing with their mates in public places. Polio is caused by a virus known as the poliovirus. The polio disease is highly contagious, and it spreads through close person to person contact. It causes paralysis of the muscles, and while some cases are mild, it could also be severe. People do die from polio, and even for some who survive it, they are left paralyzed for the rest of their lives. Quite a number of children who have polio show no symptoms. For those whom symptoms of the disease manifest in their bodies, some of the symptoms they will observe include, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting, back pain, neck pain, muscle weakness drowsiness, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach ache and constipation. And in more severe cases, loss of reflexes, severe muscle aches or weaknesses, difficulty in breathing, loss and floppy limbs. Polio is a very dangerous disease, with no known treatment. The best way to combat it is by protecting your child from it. To protect your child from polio, you need to get the polio vaccine for your child. The vaccine is very effective in preventing and protecting against polio. Every year, Gastonia Pediatrics Associates help administer polio vaccines to children. Our pediatricians provide the optimal care while administering the vaccines. Schedule an appointment with our pediatrician today to vaccinate your child. Gastonia Pediatric Associates, your Gastonia area pediatricians, offers top-quality pediatric care.
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