CRIPPLING VIRUS

Polio is a highly infectious and incurable disease caused by poliovirus mainly affecting children under the age of five. It attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis or even death. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children as the virus has no cure. The virus transmits through contact with infected faeces. Contact with objects like toys that have come near infected faeces can also transmit the virus, hence access to clean water and toilets is also crucial to stop the infection.