Polio History and Research Resources

We have been getting more and more requests from middle and senior high school students for help in doing research on polio. It's hard to keep up with all the requests, but we sure do appreciate your interest. This page is designed to help you out. Let us know what else you would like to see added.

The polio virus (pictured at left) attacks the nervous system, leading to paralysis and sometimes to death.

History of Polio

Polio: Cause and Effect of the Disease

Post-Polio Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment

The Fight Against Polio Today

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