Question

(8) What is polio? How can it be prevented​

Answer 1

Answer:

virus that may cause paralysis and is easily preventable by the polio vaccine.

Polio is transmitted through contaminated water or food, or contact with an infected person.

Explanation:

Prevention

The most effective way to prevent the disease is getting vaccinated. Immunisation against polio is recommended for all children from two to 18 months of age. Booster doses should be given to all children up to 12 years of age.

It is also important to practice good personal hygiene to reduce the spread of the polio virus.

Answer 2

Polio is a disease that can occure and show its signs at a very early age in childs. It is a disabling disease which is caused by poliovirus , It basically blocks the movement of different parts of the body (paralysis) . This virus mostly effects the spinal cord and legs.
This disease can only be cured by the polio vaccine.