Everyone knows Halloween is on the 31st of October but did you know there’s a day that’s just as important on the 24th ? World Polio Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the fight against polio and maybe even get involved. So, before Halloween comes, keep reading and find out what you can do to help. First things first, polio is a serious disease that is very contagious and in more serious cases can cause paralysis and death, mainly affecting young children. The go