World Polio Day observed to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts

The department of health reminds parents and caregivers to ensure that children are up to date with the child immunisation schedule to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio.

Polio is highly contagious and primarily affects children under five by infecting the neurological system. It can induce total paralysis in a few hours and even death. Initial symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, neck stiffness and limb discomfort.

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