Patient's question:
The son is currently in kindergarten. It is said that children at this age are more prone to polio. A few days ago, a child in the class next to his was diagnosed with polio, and it was said to have occurred suddenly. I would like to know the causes of polio to better prevent it. Which department should be checked for polio? Which department should be checked for polio?Doctor's answer:
Polio should be treated in the hospital as it is a contagious disease. It is called poliomyelitis, which is transmitted to healthy people through viruses in industrial-polluted food and airborne droplets. The key to prevention lies in maintaining good hygiene. First and foremost, it is important to develop the habit of washing your face before meals and after using the restroom to prevent the disease from entering through the mouth. Secondly, it is essential to protect children and prevent them from coming into contact with sick individuals to avoid infection. Lastly, it is important to follow the doctor's advice and take the polio prevention sugar pills correctly. Consuming these sugar pills can help children develop long-term immunity and prevent them from contracting polio again.