Polio Explained - Vaccination, Symptoms and Transmission

Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief or pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children's Hospital, explains what you should know about polio, including what the symptoms are, how it spreads, why the vaccines are safe and why there has been a resurgence in the U.S.

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0:00 What is polio?
0:15 What are symptoms of polio?
0:45 How does polio cause paralysis?
1:08 How is polio transmitted?
2:01 Is the polio vaccine safe for children?
2:27 Why has there been a resurgence of polio?

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 8/5/22. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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