Poliovirus Vaccine (Systemic)
Proper Use of This VaccineDosing—The dose of polio vaccine will be different
for different patients. The following information includes only the average
doses of polio vaccine.
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For prevention of polio:
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For poliovirus vaccine live oral ( OPV
)
oral
dosage form:
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Adults and children 18 years of age and older—Use and dose
must be determined by your doctor.
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Infants and children 6 weeks to 18 years of age—One dose is
given at your first visit, then a second dose is given six to eight weeks
later. A third dose is given eight to twelve months after the second dose.
A booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age only if the third dose was
given before the child's fourth birthday. The doses are taken by mouth.
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For poliovirus vaccine inactivated ( IPV
)
injection
dosage form:
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Adults and children 18 years of age and older—One dose is given
every four to eight weeks for a total of three doses. A fourth dose is given
six to twelve months after the third dose. The doses are injected into a muscle
or under the skin.
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Children 6 weeks to 18 years of age—One dose is given every
four to eight weeks for a total of three doses. A fourth dose is given six
to twelve months after the third dose. A booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years
of age only if the fourth dose was given before the child's fourth birthday.
The doses are injected into a muscle or under the skin.
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For poliovirus vaccine inactivated enhanced potency ( eIPV
) injection
dosage form:
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Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One dose is given
at your first visit, then a second dose is given four to eight weeks later.
A third dose is given six to twelve months after the second dose. The doses
are injected into a muscle or under the skin.
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Infants and children 6 weeks to 6 years of age—One dose is
given at your first visit, then a second dose is given four to eight weeks
later. A third dose is given six to twelve months after the second dose. A
booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age only if the third dose was given
before the child's fourth birthday. The doses are injected into a muscle under
the skin.
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