Question 1

What is Poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) (inactivated) used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of poliomyelitis (polio), a disease that attacks the nerves and can cause permanent paralysis or even death

Question 2

How do you take Poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) (inactivated)?

Accepted Answer

This is not a tablet — it is an injection given by a healthcare worker, usually into the thigh or upper arm. Adults who were never vaccinated typically receive 3 doses: the first dose, then a second dose 1-2 months later, and a third dose 6-12 months after the second. A booster dose may be needed if you are travelling to areas where polio is still common.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) (inactivated)?

Accepted Answer

Pain, redness, or swelling where the injection was given, mild fever, feeling irritable or fussy (especially in babies), body tiredness

Question 4

Who should not take Poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) (inactivated)?

Accepted Answer

People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of IPV or to any of its ingredients (including neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B — these are trace antibiotics used in making the vaccine). Anyone who is seriously ill with a high fever should wait until they recover before getting vaccinated.

Question 5

Is Poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) (inactivated) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

IPV is generally considered safe during pregnancy if there is a real risk of polio exposure, but pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before receiving it.

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