Vaccine Derived Polio : A case of polio has been found again after 10 years in polio-free India. A case of vaccine-derived polio has been found in Meghalaya, which has created panic. Actually, polio vaccine is considered safe for health. In Meghalaya, a 2-year-old child has been found infected with a modified strain of polio virus, which is a rare case. This has increased the fear. However, the Health Ministry says that there is nothing to panic about but many questions are arising in the minds of people. In such a situation, let us know every detail about vaccine-derived polio…
What is Vaccine Derived Polio
Vaccine Derived Polio Virus infection is caused by a weak strain of the virus present in the polio vaccine. This is called vaccine derived polio. This is a ‘once in a while case’, which is most at risk for those children whose immunity is weak. This happens when the virus of the oral vaccine mutates in the body and spreads infection. If this infection starts increasing in children, then it can also spread to others through food items or stool.
Cause of Vaccine Derived Polio
Vaccine-derived polio occurs when the weakened virus used in the vaccine mutates and develops the ability to spread. When vaccination is low in an area, this weakened virus can mutate and spread to other people. This virus can survive for a longer time in people with weak immunity. Apart from this, this virus can also spread due to lack of nutrition, dirt or bad water.
Symptoms of vaccine derived polio
1. Children may suffer from muscle weakness due to polio.
2. Children may have difficulty walking.
3. Any body part may become paralyzed.
Treatment of vaccine derived polio
As soon as the symptoms of vaccine-driven polio appear, the child should be taken to the doctor immediately. The doctor examines it with the help of stool and throat swab. Physical therapy is also used for this. Painkillers are used to relieve muscle pain. In some cases, immunoglobulin therapy can also be useful. This strengthens immunity. If this infection is confirmed in a child, he should be immediately taken for medical treatment. With the right treatment on time, his health can be improved.
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