Description: Polio is a viral disease involving the gastrointestinal tract and occasionally the central nervous system, leading to paralytic poliomyelitis.

Vaccine available: Yes

External links:

NaTHNaC Information Sheet - National Travel Health Network and Centre (UK)
WHO Fact Sheet - World Health Organisation

Prevalence: Central Africa & Asian Sub-Continent (Map from WHO). Areas of risk for Polio

Areas of risk for Polio