World Health Organization
منظمة الصحة العالمية
Organisation mondiale de la Santé

Care for children with post-polio paralysis

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Children who have had polio are among the largest group of people with physical disabilities. Early intervention and care of paralytic children and their rehabilitation is vital to improve the quality of their lives and allow them to become productive members of society as adults. It is important that children with polio continue with their education to fulfil their academic ambitions. Special care should be given to children with polio as they often require special aiding devices and physiotherapy exercises to prevent aggravated manifestations as a result of polio disease.