02327cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000440011324500330015726400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034049000290037650000310040550801080043652012660054453400650181065300350187583000290191085600430193999900190198266660UtSlPG20260610134534.0mcr n260607r20211954utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRC1 aPrudential Insurance Company of America10a"Polio": Infantile Paralysis 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aPrudential Health Series  aRelease date is 2021-11-04  aStephen Hutcheson, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Polio: Infantile Paralysis" by Prudential Insurance Company of America is a scientific publication produced in the mid-20th century. This informative booklet addresses the concerns surrounding polio, a contagious disease primarily affecting children, specifically its symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures during outbreaks. The text serves as a resource for parents seeking to protect their children from this serious health threat.  The booklet outlines the nature of polio, explaining how it attacks the spinal cord, leading to paralysis in some cases. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential symptoms, such as fever, headaches, and muscle pain, and advises prompt medical attention if these symptoms arise. Treatment options are discussed, including hospitalization, nursing care, and methods to help restore functionality to affected muscles. The publication underscores the significance of preventive actions, such as avoiding crowded areas and following local health guidelines during epidemics, urging families to maintain overall health through proper diet and exercise. This comprehensive guide aims to equip readers with essential knowledge to combat the threat of polio effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Prudential Press, 1954  aPoliomyelitis -- Popular works 0aPrudential Health Series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66660  c107482d107482