A recent polio outbreak in Gaza has raised concerns among parents and health officials. Gaza’s health ministry found polio samples in dirty water on July 30. The Palestine region has been declared a polio epidemic area.
25 years ago, this disease was completely eradicated from the region, but once again it is making a comeback in this dangerous manner. With millions of displaced Palestinians living in terrible conditions, where there are neither health facilities nor basic medical supplies, what the government does next for these people is something only time will tell.
What is polio?
Polio, a highly contagious viral disease, can lead to serious health problems including paralysis. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment to protect your children from this severely debilitating disease.
Causes of polio
The polio virus is often transmitted through unclean food and water. The disease also spreads through contact with an infected person. Dirt and weak immunity make the disease spread rapidly. Densely populated areas like Gaza become particularly vulnerable during an outbreak. The virus thrives in conditions where there is a lot of dirty water and filth. Due to this, it spreads rapidly.
Symptoms of polio
The symptoms of polio can vary, with some people having no symptoms while others may have severe symptoms.
Fever
Fatigue
Headache
nausea
Stiffness in neck and back
Muscle pain
Symptoms of polio appear in children under the age of 5 years. It can become very serious at one time.
Treatment of polio
There is no cure for polio once you are infected. It is very important to get immediate treatment from a doctor as soon as symptoms appear. Severe cases often require supportive care, including pain relief, physiotherapy and the use of a ventilator for respiratory assistance.
Save children from polio
The most effective way to protect your children from polio is through vaccination. The multi-dose polio vaccine is highly effective at preventing the disease. In areas where the virus is spreading, it’s important to make sure children get all doses of the vaccine.
Way to avoid
Children should regularly wash their hands with soap and clean water, avoid dirty food and water. Take care of safety. Make children aware about cleanliness.
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