History of Polio
Does polio mainly affect children or adults?
Children
True or False — Rotary only focuses on polio eradication.
False
True or False: Polio can cause paralysis.
True
In which month is World Polio Day observed?
October
What does the word “Rotaract” stand for?
Rotary + Action
What is the name of the disease caused by the poliovirus?
Poliomyelitis
What is Rotary’s global campaign to end polio called?
End Polio Now!
Polio is spread through water or air?
Water
What date is World Polio Day?
October 24th
How many areas of focus does Rotary have?
Seven (7)
What year was the first successful polio vaccine developed?
1955
Name two major partners Rotary works with in the fight against polio.
WHO, UNICEF (or CDC, Gates Foundation, GPEI)
Most polio infections show symptoms or no symptoms?
No symptoms
In what year did Rotary International Launch the PolioPlus Program?
1985
Name four of the areas of focus of Rotary
1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution,
2. Disease prevention and treatment,
3. Water and sanitation,
4. Maternal and child health,
5. Basic education and literacy,
6. Economic and community development,
7. The Environment.
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955?
Dr. Jonas Salk
In what year did Rotary launch its polio eradication effort?
1979
As of 2025, which two countries still have wild poliovirus transmission?
Afghanistan and Pakistan
What is the name of Rotary’s founder?
Paul Harris
What is the name of the District Rotaract Representative of District 7030?
Crystal Mohammed
Name the scientist who created the oral polio vaccine in the early 1960s.
Dr. Albert Sabin
Approximately how much money has Rotary contributed to ending polio worldwide?
Over US$2.1 billion
What part of the body does polio mainly attack?
The nervous system
True or False — There is a cure for polio once a person is infected
False. There is no cure for polio; it can only be prevented through vaccination.
How many cogs (or gear teeth) are on the Rotary wheel?
24