Project Gutenberg 2021-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 116 Prudential Insurance Company of America Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, N.J. "Polio": Infantile Paralysis $aUnited States :$bPrudential Press,$c1954. Prudential Health Series Stephen Hutcheson, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) 20201116154427anonymous 1954 US Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poliomyelitis -- Popular works RC Text Category: Health & Medicine Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 36174 2025-07-26T10:20:04.649690 text/html 12911 2024-10-18T16:54:26 text/html 393170 2025-07-26T10:20:07.026669 application/epub+zip 391918 2025-07-26T10:20:05.260692 application/epub+zip 81750 2025-07-26T10:20:04.957663 application/epub+zip 418583 2025-07-26T10:20:08.360670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409864 2025-07-26T10:20:06.688669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100358 2022-09-29T22:45:26.649840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 27377 2025-07-26T10:20:04.436684 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 7449 2024-10-18T16:54:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16303 2025-07-26T10:20:08.512637 application/rdf+xml 15319 2025-07-26T10:20:05.057656 image/jpeg 3127 2025-07-26T10:20:05.005680 image/jpeg 359530 2025-07-26T10:20:04.667686 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia