Polio (Poliomyelitis)
A preventable viral infection spread by faeces and saliva.
- Symptoms include fever, headache, weakness, sore throat, nausea and vomiting
- 1 in 20 people hospitalised with polio will die
- 50% of survivors have permanent paralysis of varying degrees
- Prevented by a routine vaccination which may need to be updated before travel
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Call 1300 369 359 |
to make an appointment at a clinic (click here to find one near you) OR |
Call 1900 969 359* |
for our travel health information hotline. |
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