Polio is a viral infection that can result in paralysis of the limbs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. The disease is spread by food and water contaminated with infected human feces.

People who are not immunized or who’s work or travel predispose them to increased risk of polio, should get vaccinated. The polio vaccine protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. Ask our travel clinician about your polio risk today!