Intro to Polio
What is polio cause by?
A virus
What special event was Peg excited about at school?
The Homecoming Parade
What did Peg’s temperature stay at when Dr. Wright checked it again?
One hundred and two degrees.
Something you use to brush your hair
This silent-g word means to bite or chew on something slowly, like a bone.
gnaw
What are some symptoms of polio?
Fever, sore throat, nausea, headache, tiredness, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
What strange thing happened to Peg’s leg during chorus class?
It started twitching like jumping beans were inside.
What test did Dr. Wright say Peg needed at the hospital?
A spinal tap.
This word means a part of your hand that helps you grip things.
Thumb
This tiny flying insect starts with a silent g and rhymes with “hat.”
gnat
What year was Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine ready?
1953.
Why didn’t Peg tell her mom about feeling sick or falling at school?
She didn’t want to miss the parade.
How did Peg feel when she heard she had polio?
She felt scared and started to cry.
This word means to go up something, like a ladder or a mountain.
Climb
This word means a small garden statue, often with a pointy hat and beard.
gnome
Before the vaccine, how did communities try to stop polio from spreading?
They closed swimming pools and movie theaters, kept kids indoors, and made them wear gloves.
What happened when Peg tried to drink her milk at lunch?
Her hands shook so much that she spilled it.
Why wasn’t Peg allowed to say goodbye to her grandpa or her dog?
She might spread the polio virus to others.
This word means a loud, destructive explosion.
bomb
you do this with a pencil or pen to share your thoughts
write
Why did Dr. Salk and Dr. Sabin choose to share their vaccine research instead of selling it for money?
They wanted the vaccines to be made and shared quickly and cheaply to help as many people as possible.
What symptoms did Peg have by the time her mom called the doctor?
She had a fever, stiff neck, aching legs, and painful muscle spasms.
What happened when Peg woke up in the hospital?
She was paralyzed.
This silent-b word is a baby sheep and rhymes with “jam.”
lamb
This is the part of your arm that connects your hand to your forearm.
wrist