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Polio vaccine
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Polio vaccine Routinely given to all babies in the United States in four doses at 2, 4, 12, and 18 months, the polio vaccine prevents polio, which can, in severe cases, lead to crippling, paralysis, and death. There are two types of polio vaccines: the IPV, which stands for inactivated polio vaccine, given as an injection, and the more common OPV, which stands for oral polio vaccine, given in drops in a child's mouth.
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Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Vaccine
A preparation, often of living weakened microorganisms, that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease by causing the formation of antibodies.
Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
Death
1. The end of life. The cessation of life. (These common definitions of death ultimately depend upon the definition of life, upon which there is no consensus.) 2. The permanent cessation of all vital bodily functions. (This definition depends upon the definition of "vital bodily functions.") See: Vital bodily functions. 3. The common law standard for determining death is the cessation of all vital functions, traditionally demonstrated by "an absence of spontaneous respiratory and cardiac functions." 4. The uniform determination of death.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
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Poliklinik Kotaraya
The Poliklinik Kotaraya is a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Poliomyelitis
An acute, infectious disease that attacks the central nervous system. Sometimes causes paralysis that can result in permanent deformities. Vaccines are available. Also called polio.
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Phenylketonuria
All babies born in the U.S. are tested at birth for PKU, a genetic disorder of a liver enzyme that disrupts normal body functions. If not carefully regulated by diet early in infancy, PKU can cause mental retardation.
Phototherapy
The use of ultraviolet light to treat newborns with jaundice.
Pitocin
The brand name of a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin. The drug is used to induce labor.
Plantar reflex
A normal reflex curling of the toes, especially in children over one year of age, resulting from stroking the sole of the foot. Newborns will flex the big toe and spread the other toes.
Play group
A group of babies or toddlers that parents gather together to developsocial skills and reduce stranger and separation anxieties. Activities may bestructured or open.
Polio vaccine
Polyps
An abnormal growth of a mucous membrane, often in the nasal passages, bladder, rectum, or uterus. Polyps, though often benign, have been associated with cancers and can be surgically removed.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
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Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Vaccine
A preparation, often of living weakened microorganisms, that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease by causing the formation of antibodies.
Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
Death
1. The end of life. The cessation of life. (These common definitions of death ultimately depend upon the definition of life, upon which there is no consensus.) 2. The permanent cessation of all vital bodily functions. (This definition depends upon the definition of "vital bodily functions.") See: Vital bodily functions. 3. The common law standard for determining death is the cessation of all vital functions, traditionally demonstrated by "an absence of spontaneous respiratory and cardiac functions." 4. The uniform determination of death.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Poliklinik Kotaraya
The Poliklinik Kotaraya is a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Polio
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus. Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse fasciculation and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses.
Poliomyelitis
An acute, infectious disease that attacks the central nervous system. Sometimes causes paralysis that can result in permanent deformities. Vaccines are available. Also called polio.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Phenylketonuria
All babies born in the U.S. are tested at birth for PKU, a genetic disorder of a liver enzyme that disrupts normal body functions. If not carefully regulated by diet early in infancy, PKU can cause mental retardation.
Phototherapy
The use of ultraviolet light to treat newborns with jaundice.
Pitocin
The brand name of a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin. The drug is used to induce labor.
Plantar reflex
A normal reflex curling of the toes, especially in children over one year of age, resulting from stroking the sole of the foot. Newborns will flex the big toe and spread the other toes.
Play group
A group of babies or toddlers that parents gather together to developsocial skills and reduce stranger and separation anxieties. Activities may bestructured or open.
Polio vaccine
Polyps
An abnormal growth of a mucous membrane, often in the nasal passages, bladder, rectum, or uterus. Polyps, though often benign, have been associated with cancers and can be surgically removed.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
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