Poliovirus

What disease caused the epidemic in the U.S. in the 1950s?

• Polio

• Measles

• Chickenpox

How did the polio virus spread?

• Through the air only

• By touching infected objects

• Through coughing, sneezing, and feces

What did doctors develop after the polio outbreak?

• A cure for polio

• A vaccine for polio

• Medicine to reduce symptoms

Which countries are still having trouble with polio today?

• United States and Canada

• Pakistan and Afghanistan

• China and Russia

How much has the number of polio cases worldwide decreased since 1988?

• By 10%

• By 50%

• By 99%

What did the Global Polio Eradication Initiative achieve?

• It stopped all polio cases in the world.

• It helped reduce polio cases.

• It created a new vaccine for the disease.