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Inactivated Polio Vaccine

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Inactivated Polio Vaccine Uses

Inactivated Polio Vaccine is used for Polio.

How Inactivated Polio Vaccine works

Inactivated Polio Vaccine is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

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Inactivated Polio Vaccine

Q. What are the different types of polio vaccines?

Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). There are two types of polio vaccines, inactivated poliovirus vaccine given by injection (IPV) and a weakened oral poliovirus vaccine given by mouth (OPV).

Q. Is OPV better than Inactivated Polio Vaccine?

Inactivated Polio Vaccine is more effective than oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV), despite being expensive and relatively difficult to administer. It was seen that giving oral polio vaccine (OPV) led to more cases of polio when compared to Inactivated Polio Vaccine because it is a live form of the virus. Therefore, in order to efficiently prevent polio outbreaks Inactivated Polio Vaccine is the preferred form of polio vaccine.

Q. When should Inactivated Polio Vaccine be given?

Children are usually advised 4 doses of Inactivated Polio Vaccine. The first dose is given at age of 2 months and then the next doses are given at 4 months, 6–18 months and 4–6 years, respectively. However, sometimes Inactivated Polio Vaccine is given in a combination vaccine along with other vaccines. In this case, a child might receive a fifth dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine. Adults, on the other hand, do not need to get vaccinated if they have already been vaccinated as a child.

Q. How does Inactivated Polio Vaccine work?

Inactivated Polio Vaccine produces antibodies in the blood to all three types of poliovirus, type 1, 2 and 3. These antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the central nervous system in an infected person and provide protection against paralysis.

Q. Is Inactivated Polio Vaccine safe?

Yes, Inactivated Polio Vaccine is a safe vaccine, whether used alone or in combination vaccines. No serious adverse effects have been reported with its use, only minor side effects can be observed in some cases. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

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