Polio is back: The disease of polio, due to which people used to become crippled, is now coming back. This situation can be scary because in a big city like New York it has become a community spread.

On hearing the name polio, only two things come to mind. One is the old propaganda of the Government of India for a 'polio-free India' (Ads) and the other is a polio drop, in which women come from door to door to feed their children. But, you may be surprised to know that the same disease of polio is now making a comeback. There has been news of the community's spread of poliovirus in a city of America in New York. For this, New York State health officials have issued an alert saying that the dangerous virus of polio has potentially spread.

Polio virus found in water in New York City - Community spread of poliovirus in New York

According to the news, this virus has spread in the waters of New York City. Health officials said the polio virus has been found in two separate wastewater samples north of New York City. Experts believe that this threat of polio exists in New York and it can spread later. However, so far, only one person has tested positive for polio. This person is paralyzed due to polio.

Vaccination is being intensified in children and adults

To prevent polio, New York City has now intensified polio vaccination in children and adults. Along with this, experts are also giving information to people about this disease and telling that this virus paralyzes people, whose treatment is negligible. Therefore, get your children vaccinated against polio and take it yourself.

Many children could not get polio vaccination due to corona

A major reason behind the return of polio disease is the inability to vaccinate many children due to corona. It is believed that this virus has emerged from a similar situation and is spreading among people. Therefore it is necessary to intensify the polio vaccination campaign again.

how polio is spread

Polio or poliomyelitis is a highly contagious disease caused by the polio virus. It is often spread through contact with infected feces. It can also be caused by eating or drinking dirty hands, contaminated food, or water. So avoid this disease and get your children a polio vaccination.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!