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What is the difference between polio drops and injection?
IPV is given through an injection by a trained health worker. In countries still using OPV, IPV does not replace the OPV vaccine, but is used with OPV to strengthen a child’s immune system and protect them from polio. Each country has its own immunization schedules.
Can you get polio if you are vaccinated?
No, the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) cannot cause paralytic polio because it contains killed virus only.
Why is polio given orally?
Oral polio vaccine (OPV) OPV produces antibodies in the blood (‘humoral’ or serum immunity) to all three types of poliovirus, and in the event of infection, this protects the individual against polio paralysis by preventing the spread of poliovirus to the nervous system.
Why do we still vaccinate for polio?
Since 2000, only IPV has been used in the United States to eliminate the risk of vaccine-derived poliovirus that can occur with OPV. This decision was also based on the decreased risk of wild poliovirus being brought into the country and because the U.S. is currently polio-free.
How does the polio vaccine work?
Poliovirus vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus that causes polio.
What if polio drops are not given?
What if I miss the polio drops or the routine immunization cycle? Key Response: You must resume immunization as soon as possible. Polio immunization is a cost free service available at the Government health facilities.
What if I missed polio drops?
Key Response: Polio is a proven safe vaccine. There are no side effects to OPV, and it is not harmful to take it multiple times. What if I miss the polio drops or the routine immunization cycle? Key Response: You must resume immunization as soon as possible.