1. PICO: Introduction And Contents The polio Information Center Online (PICO) provides information about poliovirus, the causative agent of paralytic poliomyelitis and also an important model system for studying viruses in the family http://cumicro2.cpmc.columbia.edu/PICO/PICO.html

T he Polio Information Center Online (PICO) provides information about poliovirus, the causative agent of paralytic poliomyelitis and also an important model system for studying viruses in the family Picornaviridae. This family contains viruses which cause such conditions as the common cold, encephalitis, aseptic meningitis, and hepatitis, to name a few. Thus, while the Salk and Sabin vaccines have significantly reduced the threat of paralysis by polio, there are still good reasons to study this virus. PICO Contents News and Opinion Editorial: Should Polio Vaccination Be Stopped? By 2003, wild poliovirus will have been eradicated from nature. Will it be safe to stop vaccinating? Breaking News: Polio Outbreak in Dominican Republic and Haiti The Western Hemisphere is no longer polio-free. This unusual outbreak raises new questions about polio eradication and public health. Vaccine Change Widely Adopted A 1997 change in the vaccine protocol recommended by the CDC is catching on rapidly with pediatricians. Polio Eradication Enters the Home Stretch In what will be the second worldwide elimination of a viral disease, the World Health Organization is entering the final stages of its polio vaccination campaign.

2. Post-Polio Health International (PHI) Coordinator of International polio Network (IPN) and International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN), collects, creates, and disseminates information for people with disabilities, specifically polio survivors and ventilator users. Information includes newsletters, directories, and books about independent living, home mechanical ventilation, and the late effects of poliomyelitis. http://www.post-polio.org

Post-Polio Health International (PHI) (formerly Gazette International Networking Institute (GINI) Become a Member today! Post-Polio Health International International Ventilator Users Network 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. Education Explore information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, families, and health professionals Advocacy Investigate current issues related to the rights of people with disabilities Research Learn about PHI's Research Grant and opportunities to participate in research Networking Connect at meetings/conferences; receive and/or offer help CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ... Deadline July 1, 2004 ... for the Ninth International Conference on Post-Polio Health and Ventilator-Assisted Living: STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WELL to be held in Saint Louis, Missouri, June 2-4, 2005.

3. Polio Large postpolio resource. Topics ranging from Post-polio syndrome - the new challenge of an old disease. polio Experience Network 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 Conferences and other Announcements ... 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

4. MedlinePlus: Polio And Post-Polio Syndrome P Q R S T U V W XYZ List of All Topics. polio and Postpolio Syndrome MEDLINE for recent research articles on polio and Post-polio Syndrome 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: News From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms ... 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 Latest News WHO Announces New Polio Effort (05/18/2004, United Press International) Polio Reported in Botswana (04/14/2004, World Health Organization) From the National Institutes of Health Post-Polio Syndrome (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) Also available in: Spanish General/Overviews Polio: The Disease and Virus (World Health Organization) Poliomyelitis (Polio) (University of Utah, Health Sciences Center) Also available in: Spanish Post-Polio Syndrome (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Poliomyelitis

5. Rotary International: PolioPlus worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio. Since that time, Rotary's http://www.rotary.org/foundation/polioplus

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6. 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.

7. Global Polio Eradication THE GLOBAL ERADICATION OF polio A WORLD WITHOUT polio. The goal of the Global polio Eradication Initiative is to ensure that no http://www.polioeradication.org/

contact links donate THE GLOBAL ERADICATION OF POLIO - A WORLD WITHOUT POLIO 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. Since 1988 when the World Health Assembly resolved to eradicate polio, two billion children around the world have been immunized against polio thanks to the cooperation of more than 200 countries and 20 million volunteers, backed by an international investment of US$ 3 billion. In 2004, the world has its best opportunity to make good on this global investment by ending transmission of poliovirus, now and forever. :: THE LATEST :: Spearheading partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, together with African Ministers of Health, to launch an emergency funding appeal in response to the continued spread of poliovirus in west and central Africa. :: PRESS ALERT :: Media Release: Polio partners commend G8 for continued support to polio eradication English Français :: GLOBAL CASE COUNT :: Here you will find out how many polio cases there are globally for 2004 as of week of 10 June 2004 The Global Polio Eradication Initiative

8. Polio polio is a contagious, historically devastating disease that, in most cases, actually produces no symptoms at may not suspect they have polio because their sickness is limited to http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/polio.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Signs and Symptoms: Polio is a contagious, historically devastating disease that, in most cases, actually produces no symptoms at all. Of those infected with the virus who show symptoms, most may not suspect they have polio because their sickness is limited to mild flu -like symptoms such as mild upper respiratory infection, diarrhea fever sore throat , and malaise. A much smaller number of those with polio show more serious neurological symptoms such as sensitivity to light and neck stiffness. And even fewer still - about 1 in 250 cases - exhibit the most severe form of disease with paralysis of the arms and legs and difficulty breathing. Go to next page Printer -friendly version Email this article to a friend Send email to us Jump to another section of this article Polio Description Duration and Contagiousness Prevention and When to Call Your Child's Doctor ... Future of Polio Reviewer name and date on last page About Us Contact Us Partners Editorial Policy Note: All information on KidsHealth is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

9. All Science News In One Place - UniSci Scientists declared the Western Hemisphere "poliofree" in 1994; two years later, only 4 000 cases were reported worldwide. Wild polio virus has been largely confined to http://unisci.com/polio.shtml

About UniSci Note to PIO's Why Bylines Last 10 Days Search Archives Tips: Use single word or "phrase in quotes" International Science News Editorials Why Science? Why UniSci? Special Archives Prostate Cancer Polio Vaccinations Nanotechnology Contacts Editor Technical Director UniSci Masthead August 1997 Should Polio Vaccinations End? Experts Still Debating Scientists declared the Western Hemisphere "polio-free" in 1994; two years later, only 4,000 cases were reported worldwide. Wild polio virus has been largely confined to South Asia and Africa; complete eradication of the disease is expected by 2003. As a result, World Health Organization (WHO) officials are now exploring strategies for bringing an end to polio vaccinations. In a "Policy Forum" in the August 8 issue of Science , one pair of scientists at WHO in Geneva and another pair at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York square off on some of the issues involved.

10. 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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11. Global Polio Eradication Initiative, News And Information - World Health Organiz World Health Organization website on all aspects of the global initiative to eradicate poliomyelitis, including technical information on polio, vaccines against polio, the current status of erdication by WHO Region, and background material. http://www.who.int/vaccines-polio/

12. Landsforeningen Af Polio-, Trafik- Og Ulykkesskadede Interesseforening, med medlemstilbud, forskning, nyheder, informationsmateriale og projekter. http://www.ptu.dk/

13. Post-Polio About polio A Specialist s Note. Frequently Asked Questions about Postpolio Syndrome by Dave Graham. 1 How do I know if I have post-polio syndrome? 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

14. Post Polio Syndrome Resources - Polio/PPS Information For Polio Survivors. A personal web page with links to polio/PPS and other Disability Information. http://www.ppsr.com/

/* Static Top Menu Script By Constantin Kuznetsov Jr. (GoldenFox@bigfoot.com) Featured on Dynamicdrive.com For full source code and installation instructions to this script, visit Dynamicdrive.com */ P ost P olio S yndrome R esources of Louisiana Carl's Story French German Italian Portuguese Spanish What is post-polio syndrome? What causes PPS? How is PPS diagnosed? How is PPS treated? ... Where can I go for more information? What is post-polio syndrome? Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus. PPS is characterized by a further weakening of muscles that were previously injured by polio infection. Symptoms include fatigue, slowly progressive muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, and muscular atrophy. Some patients experience only minor symptoms, while others develop spinal muscular atrophy or what appears to be, but is not, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease. PPS is rarely life-threatening. The extent to which polio survivors will suffer from PPS depends on how seriously they were affected by the first polio attack. Patients who had only minimal symptoms from the original attack and subsequently develop PPS will most likely experience only mild PPS symptoms. People originally hit hard by the polio virus may develop a more severe case of PPS with a greater loss of muscle function, difficulty in swallowing, and more periods of fatigue.

15. 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 Who is this for? When should I be careful taking it? Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. busdev@ashp.org Learn About Who is this for? When should I be careful taking it? What side effects should I watch for? Does this interact with drugs I am taking? How should I take it? ... Site Map

16. Post-Polio Health International (PHI) - 2 Postpolio Health International including International Ventilator Users Network HOMEPost-polio Health International. Post-polio Health http://www.post-polio.org/ipn/

Post-Polio Health International actively promotes education, research, advocacy, and networking among the post-polio community. Become a Member today Post-Polio Health International International Ventilator Users Network 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. Education Explore information for polio survivors, home mechanical ventilator users, families, and health professionals Advocacy Investigate current issues related to the rights of people with disabilities Research Learn about PHI's Research Grant and opportunities to participate in research Networking Connect at meetings/conferences; receive and/or offer help Social Security information Publications (medical/clinical impressions) about post-polio problems Books about the polio experience Incidence rates of poliomyelitis CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ... Deadline July 1, 2004 ... for the Ninth International Conference on Post-Polio Health and Ventilator-Assisted Living: STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WELL to be held in Saint Louis, Missouri, June 2-4, 2005.

17. Bundesverband Polio E. V. In Deutschland Translate this page Logo Bundesverband polio - zur Startseite, Bundesverband Spätfolgen der Kinderlähmung,. insbesondere über das. Post-polio-Syndrom. Der http://www.polio.sh/

Bundesverband Polio e. V. Interessengemeinschaft von Personen mit Kinderlähmungsfolgen (gegründet 1991) Startseite News Bundesverband Vorstand ... Impressum GEMEINSAM SIND WIR STARK Wir begrüßen Sie auf den Internetseiten des Bundesverbandes Poliomyelitis e. V. (kurz: Bundesverband Polio e. V.). Unserer Anliegen ist die umfassende Information von Betroffenen und Interessierten über die Spätfolgen der Kinderlähmung insbesondere über das Post-Polio-Syndrom Der Bundesverband arbeitet deutschlandweit in etwa 50 regionalen Selbsthilfegruppen. Haben Sie Fragen zu Polio und ihren Spätfolgen oder dem Post-Polio-Syndrom? Möchten Sie mehr wissen über unseren Verband oder das Vereinsleben? Wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Beratungs- und Geschäftsstelle, an den Vorstand oder eine unserer Regionalgruppen und Kontaktstellen. Über Ihr Interesse, Ihre Mitarbeit und Ihr Sponsoring freuen wir uns sehr. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Der Vorstand des Bundesverbandes Polio e. V. Hans-Joachim Wöbbeking (1. Vorsitzender) top

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

Mamashealth.com Home Infectious Stuff Anthrax Battle the Cold Bronchitis Chicken Pox ... 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.

19. Post-Polio Network Of NSW Inc Directory THE LATE EFFECTS OF polio. Some twenty or thirty years after contracting polio, 70% of people experience new symptoms. Postpolio Network (NSW) Inc. http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/index2.html

Local Seminars Newsletters Network Photos Forum Selected Articles Immunize Contact Info Australian Support Groups Members Stories Committee Members The Late Effects of Polio A Short History Membership Benefits Donations Mechandise Polio Eradication Ten Years of Achievement Disability Support Sevices Directory Contact Info Forum Donations Network Photos ... Constitution Patron: Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS Got a Question ? Want some Answers ? Make some new Friends - Join our on-line Forum - 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

20. 1 polio is a disease caused by a virus. It enters a childs ( or adults) body through the mouth. Sometimes it does. not cause serious illness. But sometimes it causes. paralysis (cant move arm or leg) . http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-IPV.pdf

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