1. Global Polio Eradication World Health Organization website on all aspects of the global initiative to eradicate poliomyelitis, including technical information on polio, http://www.polioeradication.org/

contact links donate :: THE LATEST :: WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record 23 September 2005 Polio Outbreak Response Recommendations (pdf) English Polio in Somalia - press release (doc) English Issue 24 Summer 2005 Polio news (pdf) English français :: GLOBAL CASE COUNT :: Number of polio cases reported globally in 2005 as of the week of 20 September 2005 :: KEY DOCUMENTS :: September Monthly Situation Report - last month's developments in polio eradication Click here. Global Polio Eradication Initiative Annual Report 2004 (pdf) English français Translation of the Executive Summary Arabic Spanish Financial Resource Requirements 2005-2008 (pdf) English français Global Polio Eradication Initiative Strategic Plan Key objectives of the initiative for 2004 through to 2008. (pdf) English français :: Eradicating polio in India :: - What exactly happens during a National Immunization Day? English The goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is to ensure that no child will ever again know the crippling effects of polio. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is the largest public health initiative the world has ever known.

2. A Science Odyssey: On The Edge: Paralyzing Polio: 1 Of 9 Brief history of Salk's efforts to stop polio; written in comicbook style. From PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/ontheedge/polio/

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3. Information About Polio Learn about polio, its causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.mamashealth.com/polio.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Infectious Information Adenovirus Anthrax Avian Flu Battle the Cold ... Yellow Fever Links Email Mama What is Polio? Polio, also called poliomyelitis is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by one of three related viruses. Polio is a very serious disease, which can lead to paralysis or even death. One a person is exposed to polio, it usually takes about three to five days for symptoms to appear. In about 95 percent of polio cases, infection from the polio virus causes no symptoms or serious effects. In about 5 percent of cases, the polio virus manifests in a mild form ( abortive polio ) with flu-like symptoms, in a nonparalytic form (aseptic meningitis) or in a severe form called paralytic polio . People who have minor or nonparalytic forms recover completely. Paralytic Polio? Paralytic polio is the most serious type of polio. Paralytic polio causes paralysis. In paralytic polio, the polio virus invades the central nervous system the spinal cord and the brain and may cause weakness, paralysis, serious breathing problems or death. Paralytic polio begins like milder forms of polio, however, it usually causes severe muscle pain in addition to other symptoms. Paralysis usually happens within the first week. The individual may lose the ability to use of one or both legs, arms, and may not be able to breathe without the help of a machine. Recovery varies from person to person, but people who are paralyzed by polio will have some weakness in an arm or leg for the rest of their lives.

4. Polio Offers information, inspiration, ideas and resources to help you understand polio and postpolio syndrome, and to confidently manage life with it. http://www.polionet.org/

p olio e xperience n etwork About Post-Polio Syndrome For Students! Resources for your research paper Our Own Stories (some funny, some inspirational experiences of living with polio and PPS) Futures Unlimited, Inc. - "Offering hope for improvement - a treatment that works ." Resource Links: Polio Places, People and Forums on the Internet "P.E.N i n ... " newsletter (a wide variety of post-polio resources) Where Can I Find a Support Group? Meeting s for your support group Polio Vaccine ... Your comments Post-polio syndrome - the new challenge of an old disease. Polio Experience Network offers information, inspiration, ideas and resources to help you understand polio and post-polio syndrome, and to confidently manage life with it. Or to help a loved one cope with the effects of polio. We also offer resources for students doing research on the disease. We even have some links about disability in general. Browse - we should have something to help. Search Our Website: Search polionet.org

5. Fortunecity - Down Page Sylvia and Marilyn's page on several disability topics and other interests. http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/eagle/1135

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6. Post-Polio Health International (PHI)'s Home Page Information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, and health professionals. http://www.post-polio.org/

Post-Polio Health International's mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and home ventilator users through education, advocacy, research and networking. Become a Member of PHI today! Or, simply renew your Membership ... Post-Polio Health International Connect here for information for polio survivors, their friends and families, and health professionals International Ventilator Users Network Connect here for i nformation for home ventilator users, their friends and families, and health professionals Education Explore information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, families, and health professionals. Post-Polio Health PHI's quarterly newsletter Information about the late effects of poliomyelitis for survivors, their families and friends and health professionals Basic information about the late effects of polio HANDBOOK ON THE LATE EFFECTS OF POLIOMYELITIS FOR PHYSICIANS AND SURVIVORS VENTILATOR-ASSISTED LIVING IVUN's quarterly newsletter INFORMATION ABOUT VENTILATOR-ASSISTED LIVING – Introductory brochure AND MORE ...

7. MedlinePlus: Polio And Post-Polio Syndrome polio and Postpolio Syndrome. From the National Institutes of Health; Post-polio Syndrome (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/polioandpostpoliosyndrome.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome Contents of this page: From the NIH Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Prevention/Screening ... Children Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome: Polio Postpolio Syndrome You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Paralysis Bones, Joints and Muscles Brain and Nervous System Infections From the National Institutes of Health Post-Polio Syndrome (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) Also available in: Spanish Post-Polio Syndrome (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary Overviews JAMA Patient Page: Polio (American Medical Association) Polio: The Disease and Virus (World Health Organization) Post-Polio Syndrome (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Diagnosis/Symptoms Late Effects of Polio: An Overview (Post-Polio Health International including International Ventilator Users Network) Prevention/Screening Polio Vaccines (National Immunization Program) - Links to PDF Polio: Risk Factors for Infection (World Health Organization) Poliomyelitis: Health Information for International Travel (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Disease Management Information about the Late Effects of Polio (Post-Polio Health International including International Ventilator Users Network) Also available in: Spanish Statement about Exercise for Survivors of Polio (Post-Polio Health International including International Ventilator Users Network)

8. Home Support group for people with Postpolio Syndrome in the Phoenix, AZ area. There is information on the local chapters and their activities and speakers as well as updated articles and events to come. http://polioecho.org

We are in the Phoenix, AZ area and you can get in touch with us: Polio Echo, Inc PO Box 61024 Phoenix, AZ 85082 polio.echo@polioecho.org

9. Post-Polio Network Of NSW Inc Directory A directory set up to provide advice through an information kit, regular newsletters and bulletins on polio and the management of its late effects. http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/index2.html

What's New Upcoming Events Local Seminars Newsletters Network Photos Forum Selected Articles Immunize Contact Info Australian Support Groups Members Stories Committee Members Life Members The Late Effects of Polio A Short History Membership Benefits Donations Mechandise Polio Eradication Ten Years of Achievement Disability Support Services Australian Links Overseas Links Directory Contact Info Forum Donations Network Photos ... Overseas Links Patron: Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS To check out what is new on this website, click this message THE LATE EFFECTS OF POLIO Some twenty or thirty years after contracting polio, 70% of people experience new symptoms. These symptoms may include: new muscle weakness joint and muscle pain breathing problems The severity of these symptoms may slowly increase. RESEARCH Research into the late effects of polio is under way. Some possible causes are: the overuse of polio-weakened muscles leading to deterioration the premature ageing of nerve cells damaged by infection a diminished ability for polio-affected muscles to continue functioning normally MANAGING THE LATE EFFECTS Suggestions for the relief of symptoms include: energy conservation weight control posture changes relaxation and stress management OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Network are: to provide advice through an information kit, regular newsletters, web site and bulletins

10. Polio Facts Factsheet with caose, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/polio.html

Polio The polio virus enters the body through the mouth, usually from hands contaminated with the stool of an infected person. Polio is preventable by immunization. Since polio immunization has become widespread in the United States, cases of polio are rare. However, polio remains a problem in many parts of the world. What is polio? Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a disease that can damage the nervous system and cause paralysis. Since polio immunization has become widespread in the United States, cases of polio are rare. However, polio remains a problem in many parts of the world. What is the infectious agent that causes polio? Polio is caused by any of three polio viruses. Where is polio found? Before the availability of polio immunization, polio was common worldwide. However, with strong immunization programs and efforts to rid the world of polio, circulation of polio viruses is limited to a decreasing number of countries. The greatest risk is now in the Indian subcontinent and, to a lesser extent, in West and Central Africa. How do people get polio?

11. Polio polio is most contagious from about 710 days before symptoms appear himself paralyzed by polio. polio Vaccination History A 1916 polio http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Global Case Count Table Detailed acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and polio data Tailor according to your individual data needs. Data is available for 1996 to date by country http://www.polioeradication.org/casecount.asp

contact links donate Home Global Situation document.write(document.title); Polio cases for 20 September 2005 : Global cases of poliovirus: Yemen (importation) Nigeria (endemic) Indonesia (importation) India (endemic) Sudan (re-established transmission) Pakistan (endemic) Ethiopia (importation) Angola (importation) Niger (endemic) Afghanistan (endemic) Mali (importation) Somalia (importation) Chad (re-established transmission) Cameroun (importation) Eritrea (importation) Global maps and listing Map (this year) Map (previous year) List Monthly situation reports Table: Detailed acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and polio data Tailor according to your individual data needs. Data is available for 1996 to date by country and WHO Region and is updated every two weeks. The Global Eradication of Polio

13. Polio Large postpolio resource. Topics ranging from medical and inspirational material to support issues to www resources and more. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Polio Vaccine - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest Patient FAQ in html format. http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,552|Polio+Vaccine,00.html

Drug Library Check Interactions Compare Drugs Interactive Tools Supplements Pill Images Using Medicine Drug Comparisons Side Effect Comparisons Health Conditions Treatment Options Care Paths Health Risk Assessments Medication Card Medication Checklist showLayer('mainNav'); Search Conditions Polio Vaccine Active Ingredients: Polio Vaccine Representative Names: IPOL What is Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated, IPV? What should my health care professional know before I receive Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated, IPV? How should this medicine be used? What if I miss a dose? ... Where can I keep my medicine? What is Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated, IPV? (Back to top) What should my health care professional know before I receive Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated, IPV? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: How should this medicine be used? (Back to top) The inactivated poliovirus vaccine is for injection into a muscle or under the skin. The vaccine is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital, clinic or prescriber's office. The vaccine is for certain adults, children, and infants as young as 6 weeks old. The use of this vaccine must be officially recorded. Federal law requires that the vaccine manufacturer's name, the lot number of the vaccine, the name, address, and phone number of the person giving the vaccine, and the date of vaccine administration be recorded in the child's permanent medical record.

15. Global Polio Eradication WHO official site on the initiative, with background information and data on current progress to completely eradication polio. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Post-Polio Have you tried to explain postpolio syndrome to a friend, then half way through The current post-polio syndrome is characterized by loss of strength, http://www.polionet.org/PPS.htm

About post-polio syndrome Did you have polio? Are you a friend or relative of someone who had polio? Are you wanting to know about immunizing your child? Then there are some things you need to know Menu PPS in under 2 minutes About Polio: A Specialist's Note FAQ about PPS Immunization ... Other sources of information P.P.S. in under two minutes by David Graham, revised by Elinor Young Have you tried to explain post-polio syndrome to a friend, then half way through you notice them nodding off? Try this two minute drill. Our brain communicates with our muscles through the nerves. Polio destroys these nerve cells causing our muscles to die. The beautiful thing about nerves is that they help each other. When one goes down others help out, so a person can lose many nerve cells and not experience much dysfunction. Most polio survivors have been living in this state of fewer cells for years. If they were very young when they contracted polio they may have grown up thinking this was normal. All people's nerve cells die off with age. For the normal person, having many nerve cells, this is not a problem. For those of us that have been living with a reduced number of nerve cells, this can result in a variety of symptoms including weakness, fatigue and pain. Back to menu About Polio: A Specialist's Note Jacqueline Perry, MD

17. Post-Polio Health International (PHI)'s Home Page Coordinator of International polio Network (IPN) and International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN), collects, creates, and disseminates information http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. PPS CENTRAL - Post Polio Related Info On The Internet Search or browse this comprehensive listing of PPS postpolio, post polio syndrome internet resources, original papers, surveys and polls. http://www.skally.net/ppsc/

Post-Polio Syndrome Central Search PPS-C Contact PPS-C Privacy Statement What's New ... PPMed Email List PLEASE NOTE: The PPS-C polls are for GENERAL INTEREST ONLY . They are NOT controlled and NOT reliable data. PPS Central Weekly Opinion Poll Poll idea thanks to Ethel Jean Iutsi: After being out in the cold weather (below freezing) do you have redness, seems very hot to the touch,and pain in your lower limbs the day after? Every Time. Never. Often. Rarely. Sometimes. Submit your own ideas for Poll questions Past Poll Results NOTICE! Proceeding beyond the following constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. POST POLIO SYNDROME EMAIL DISCUSSION LISTS AND USENET NEWSGROUPS Need one-on-one information, support or socializing? Email Discussion Lists and UseNets Groups are the place for you! Information and links to PPS related Email Discussion Lists and Usenet groups can be found by accessing the following two links: Post-Polio Syndrome Email Discussion Lists Post-Polio Syndrome Usenet News Groups POST POLIO SYNDROME INFORMATION ON THE WORLD PPS EVENTS Post-Polio Syndrome Related Calendar of Events. Listings and information on PPS conferences, seminars, get-togethers, reunions, etc being held around the world.

19. Polio At the height of the polio epidemic in 1952, nearly 60000 cases with more than 3000 deaths were reported in the United States alone. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/polio.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Polio (also called poliomyelitis ) is a contagious, historically devastating disease that was virtually eliminated from the Western hemisphere in the second half of the twentieth century. Although polio has plagued humans since ancient times, its most extensive outbreak occurred in the first half of the 1900s before the vaccination , created by Jonas Salk, became widely available in 1955. At the height of the polio epidemic in 1952, nearly 60,000 cases with more than 3,000 deaths were reported in the United States alone. However, with widespread vaccination, wild-type polio , or polio occurring through natural infection, was eliminated from the United States by 1979 and the Western hemisphere in 1991. What Are the Signs and Symptoms? Polio is a viral illness that, in about 95% of cases, actually produces no symptoms at all (called asymptomatic polio ). In the 4% to 8% of cases in which there are symptoms (called symptomatic polio ), the illness appears in three forms: a mild form called abortive polio (most people with this form of polio may not even suspect they have it because their sickness is limited to mild flu -like symptoms such as mild upper respiratory infection

20. End Of Polio http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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