why is it important that a polio vaccine stimulate not only a cell-mediated response but also a humoral response?

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 A child receiving an oral vaccine against polio, a disease caused by a virus that infects neurons. Given that the body cannot readily replace most neurons, why is it important that a polio vaccine stimulate not only a cell-mediated response but also a humoral response? Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Limit your answer to 10
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