Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
Poliomyelitis is caused by poliovirus, an entero virus and there are 3 types, type 1,2 & 3. Vaccines against poliomyelitis are available in 2 forms, Salk developed IPV and TOPV was developed by Sabin.
Poliovirus can be completely eradicated with the help of a newly developed vaccine. A novel one-shot nanoparticle vaccine is the one that delivers multiple doses and prevents paralysis.
Nanopatch, a microscopic vaccine delivery platform effectively triggers immune response against polio virus than traditional needle and syringe vaccination system.