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Can OPV be given instead of IPV?
Until polio is eradicated globally, OPV is still the main preventative measure against polio. IPV is recommended in addition to OPV and does not replace OPV. IPV is a very safe vaccine in humans, whether used alone or in combination vaccines.
Is it important to obtain both OPV and IPV?
Your child needs both IPV and OPV to ensure his/her protection from polio. OPV is given orally, providing protection in the mouth, in the intestines, and then in the blood. Protection in the mouth and intestines are important as polioviruses infect the mouth and multiply in the intestines.
Is IPV mandatory in India?
For all mutual fund investors, undergoing an In-Person Verification (IPV) is mandatory as per the norms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
How many months will my child receive IPV?
IPV Immunization Schedule Children usually get the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) at ages 2 months, 4 months, 6–18 months, and 4–6 years. Sometimes IPV is given in a combination vaccine along with other vaccines. In this case, a child might receive a fifth dose of IPV.
Is OPV mandatory?
Since 2000, more than 45 countries that were earlier polio-free had wild poliovirus importations. International travel between India and these polio infected countries can bring the poliovirus to India. To mitigate this risk, all such travellers are required to take a dose of OPV.
Is it necessary to give polio drops every year?
The WHO expanded programme of immunization (EPI) recommends a 4 dose schedule at birth, 6, 10 and 14 weeks. Depending on the hygiene settings, more than 4 doses of OPV are needed to protect children for life.
Is it mandatory to get the polio vaccine?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all children be fully vaccinated against polio. The two vaccines have eliminated polio from most of the world, and reduced the number of cases reported each year from an estimated 350,000 in 1988 to 33 in 2018. The inactivated polio vaccines are very safe.
How is IPV administered?
Single-antigen IPV (IPOL) is distributed in single-dose syringes or in 10-dose vials. The recommended dose for both children and adults is 0.5 mL. It can be administered by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route, using a needle length appropriate for the age and size of the person receiving the vaccine.
When did OPV change to IPV?
The alternative vaccination schedule (IPV/OPV) was implemented starting in September 2008, while beginning in 2009, the vaccination was IPV only. The risk of VAPP will disappear worldwide with the cessation of use of OPV. The immunization for polio must be maintained for at least 5 to 10 years using IPV.