The Polio Paradox: What You Need to Know

Name: The Polio Paradox: What You Need to Know
Price: 17.16 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (352 reviews)
Author: Richard L. Bruno

by Richard L. Bruno

Nonfiction Memoir

4.7 (352)

4.7 stars from 352 reviews

355 pages~5.9 hr readPublished by Grand Central PublishingPublished 2002-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're a polio survivor or know someone experiencing mysterious fatigue and pain that doctors can't quite explain.
You're interested in the long-term health consequences of childhood illnesses and how the body can change decades later.
You want practical, evidence-based information about managing post-polio syndrome from someone who understands the condition deeply.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a general history of polio or the vaccine's development; this is focused entirely on survivors' current health challenges.
You prefer memoirs or personal narratives; this is a medical and practical guide, not a story-driven account.
You need a quick overview; at 355 pages, this is comprehensive and detailed, not a brief summary.

About this book

Although the threat of polio ended with the Salk vaccine in 1954, many polio survivors are now experiencing the onset of post-polio syndrome (PPS), a complication with new but related symptoms such as chronic fatigue and joint pain. Read more

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Currently 4.7★ from 352 reviews

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