Coronavirus and PPS

Coronavirus and polio survivors

A recent question by one of our members

Question : If you had a clinician who would speculate, it would be a fantastic read to know whether PPS sufferers would be more affected by the coronavirus.

Answer :Yes vulnerable people at greater risk, as with flu older people are at increased risk. Good idea to maintain very good personal hygiene . Smile and don’t shake hands. Get the flu jab.

Response from Dr Booy infectious disease specialist, Clinical Advisory Group Polio Australia

Other source for more information on coronavirus see links below.

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200225-sitrep-36-covid-19.pdf? sfvrsn=2791b4e0_2 

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses   
 
Special Thanks to Michael Jackson Polio Australia Clinical Health Educator for sourcing information .