Hecht, Alan.

Polio / Alan Hecht ; consulting editor, I. Edward Alcamo ; foreword by David Heymann. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House Pub., c2003. - 101 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Deadly diseases and epidemics .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-92) and index.

The history of polio -- The transmission of polio and how it affects the body -- Vaccines and how they work -- The life of Jonas Salk -- The life of Albert Sabin -- Nobody is exempt -- Just when we thought it was safe: post-polio syndrome -- What lies ahead: the future of polio.

ISBN: 0791074625 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2003000826

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Poliomyelitis--History.
Poliomyelitis.
Diseases.

LC Class. No.: RC180.1 / .H43 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 616.8/35