Polio Nova Scotia

polio nova SCOTIAPolio Nova Scotia works closely with Easter Seals Nova Scotia to provide the latest information to consumers and health care professionals, as well as maintain an established registry of polio survivors.Polio Nova Scotia distributes a Newsletter to its members and holds meetings twice a year. For further details, please contact Easter Seals Nova Scotia.

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The epidemics of poliomyelitis in North America have long since passed, thanks to the development of the Salk and Sabin vaccines of the 1950’s. For most people in America, including polio survivors, polio is a disease of the past. However, effects of the disease are still very evident in today’s society. As survivors age, they are reporting numerous new physical problems. Along with the physical problems, many fears and questions are arising.

There are a number of resources available from Polio Nova Scotia to address many of these fears and questions, and to enable Polio survivors to better adapt and cope with their daily lives.
If interested in receiving a copy of any of the following materials, please contact Easter Seals Nova Scotia.

The Late Effects of Poliomyelitis:
A Resource Guide for Survivors
by Phillip Ruiz

An Explanation for Polio Survivors
About Post Polio Sequelae or Late Effects of Polio
by J.M. Walker

What are the Late Effects of Poliomyelitis,
An Explanation for Health Professionals
by J.M.Walker

What You Should Know About Your Medications,
A Guide for Polio Survivors
by J.M Walker

You Are Going to Have Surgery,
A Guide for Polio Survivors
by J.M. Walker

Polio Survivors as Patients,
A Guide for Emergency Care & Surgical Health Workers
by J.M. Walker

 

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