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                                                     Polio
                                                     Polio VirusVirus






                                      In 2014, India was declared as polio free by the WHO. But,
                                      due to recent events, cases of polio have started to reappear.

                                      Let’s raise awareness about Polio Virus.







                                                        What is Polio?
                                                   1
                                                        Polio is a highly contagious
                                                        viral infection, caused by
                                                        polio virus, that can lead
                                                        to paralysis, breathing
                                                        problems, or even death.









                     2     People who are likely to get infected;
                              y   unvaccinated individual

                              y    children aged 5 and below
                              y    any person with weak immunity








                    3     How it spreads?
                             y  Polio virus can be transmitted through droplets from
                               a sneeze or cough of an infected person.

                              y  Eating or drinking contaminated food or beverage.











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