More polio detected in New Spring County, data shows
State health officials said most adults do not need the polio vaccine or a booster because they were already fully vaccinated as children.
However, they have stressed the importance of getting vaccinated against or staying up to date with the immunization schedule. Among unvaccinated people, polio can lead to permanent paralysis in the arms and/or legs and even death.
The polio vaccine protects 99% of children who get all recommended doses from severe disease from poliovirus.