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The polio vaccine is given as part of the ‘6-in-1’ vaccination to babies.  Polio is one of six diseases which the vaccination protects against.  The vaccine is administered three times at eight, twelve and sixteen weeks by injection into the baby’s thigh

Polio which is otherwise known as Poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis is a life-threatening and disabling disease that is caused by the poliovirus. The virus infects a person’s spinal cord which eventually leads to paralysis. It is transmitted through food, water or contact with an infected person. 

The fear of contracting a disease as a result of travelling to certain parts of the world should not be a problem for you if you had your preparation well planned. Getting a vaccination is an ultimate protection anybody can get as protection against infections and diseases in these areas.

Polio is a world-wide contagious viral disease. Polio's most severe form causes the worst nerve injury leading to body part paralysis, breathing problems and even death.