Poliomyelitis (polio) is a virus that is transmitted by contaminated water, food or contact with an infected person. Polio can cause paralysis and is easily preventable by the polio vaccine. Initial symptoms of polio include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stiffness in neck
Many people infected with poliovirus don’t become sick and have no symptoms. However, those who do become ill develop paralysis which can be sometimes fatal.
Polio treatment includes:
- Bed rest
- Pain relievers
- Portable ventilators
Polio vaccines are used to prevent polio. The two types used are:
- An inactivated poliovirus given by injection (IPV)
- A weakened poliovirus given by mouth (OPV)
Oral Polio vaccines (OPV) are the predominant vaccine used to prevent polio. One dose of OPV produces immunity for you.
OPV produces antibodies in the blood to prevent the poliovirus, and in the event of the virus, it protects the individual against polio paralysis by preventing the spread of poliovirus in the nervous system.
With roHealth, you have access to OPV and other health benefits for as low as N2,000.