Web Directory

» CDC: Poliomyelitis
   Technical information on this disease, its pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, vaccines, eradication and postpolio syndrome.
   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/polio.pdf

» DHPE: Polio
   Factsheet on this viral disease including the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.dhpe.org/polio.htm

» Global Polio Eradication Initiative
   Provides information about poliomyelitis, the global situation, research, news, funding, publications and meetings.
   http://www.polioeradication.org/

» Images of Poliomyelitis
   A critique of scientific literature on this disease.
   http://www.harpub.co.cc

» MedlinePlus: Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
   Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/polioandpostpoliosyndrome.html

» NHS Choices: Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
   Provides information on this infection. Includes a short video about advances in immunisation and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
   http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Polio-and-post-polio-syndrome-/

» NaTHNaC:Travellers: Poliomyelitis
   Factsheet for world travellers on this vaccine-preventable disease, including its global status and risk.
   http://www.nathnac.org/travel/factsheets/polio1.htm

» National Polio Surveillance Project
   Contains polio surveillance data for India updated weekly, with information and documents on the Polio Eradication Programme.
   http://www.npspindia.org/

» Patient UK: Polio Immunisation
   Factsheet explaining why all children and adults should be immunised against this disease.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Polio-Immunisation.htm

» Patient UK: Poliomyelitis
   Factsheet on this viral disease, its epidemiology, transmission, pathophysiology, presentation, management, complications, prognosis and prevention.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Poliomyelitis.htm

» Polio Experience Network
   Offers information, inspiration, ideas and resources to help you understand polio and post-polio syndrome, and to confidently manage life with it.
   http://www.polionet.org/

» Polio Free India
   Campaign to spread awareness about poliomyelitis and to eradicate the disease from India and the world. Provides news, FAQ and information on how members of the public can help.
   http://www.poliofreeindia.org

» The Polio Information Center Online
   PICO provides news and opinion, background information on the disease and links to other resources.
   http://cumicro2.cpmc.columbia.edu/PICO/PICO.html

» UNICEF: Eradicating Polio
   Highlights the efforts for world-wide eradication of polio by UNICEF and its partners.
   http://www.unicef.org/immunization/polio/

» WHO: Poliomyelitis
   Source of information on this highly infectious viral disease which mainly affects young children. Includes both general and technical information, news, multimedia and publications.
   http://www.who.int/topics/poliomyelitis/

» Whatever Happened to Polio?
   The Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History explores polio's history, the science and philanthropy behind the vaccines, experiences of people who contracted polio, and current global efforts at stopping transmission of the virus.
   http://americanhistory.si.edu/polio/index.htm

» Wikipedia: Poliomyelitis
   Encyclopedia article on this acute viral infectious disease, its cause, transmission, diagnosis, prevention treatment, prognosis and eradication.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poliomyelitis