Polio
What is Polio?
The polio virus is a disease of the central nervous system with potential to cause a paralysis. The virus is transmitted through food or water contaminated by infected human faeces or by direct contact with an infectious person the disease. Although less common, it can also spread through coughs or sneezes.
Polio
information
Most countries are now free of polio (see map). The risk of polio is greatest in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The symptoms can include:
Most people who get polio do not have symptoms.
Some people get mild, flu-like symptoms, such as:
These symptoms usually last up to 10 days.
In rare cases, polio can lead to more serious symptoms that affect the brain and nerves, such as weakness in your muscles (paralysis), usually in the legs. This can happen over hours or days.If the paralysis affects the muscles used for breathing, it can be life threatening.
To minimise your risk
Get vaccinated
| Ages (Years) | 6+ |
| Doses Required | 1 ** |
| Schedule | single dose |
| Boost required at | Every 10 years |
Vaccination Price
£35 per dose
Book Your Vaccination
Vaccinations are a quick, effective and safe way to protect yourself against diseases that can damage your health.
Remedi appointments are as easy as 1, 2, 3
Book your
appointment
Six to eight weeks before you travel you will need to have your travel health appointment to assess what vaccinations you need. (Last minute appointments available)
Attend a personalised risk assessment
During the 40 minute health appointment, our specially trianed healthcare professionals will advise on anyvaccinations and antimalarials you need for your travels.
Get any vaccinations & you may need*
Recieve any vaccinations & antimalarials you may need for your travels, as well as up-to-date advice to help you stay helathy on your trip.
Need To Know More?
If you have any questions, need some advice or would like to find out more information, contact us today and a member of our team will be in touch.