What is Polio? Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is a potentially deadly infectious and paralyzing disease that children under the age of 5 are commonly susceptible to. The virus is highly contagious, spreading from person-to-person typically through contaminated water which then targets and attacks the nervous system. Click to find out more about Polio Our Club member, Carol Lawton, providing … Continue reading End Polio Now