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Poliovirus Vaccine Live Oral (Systemic)

Brand Names : Orimune

Poliovirus Vaccine Live Oral | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Vaccine

Dosing - The dose of poliovirus vaccine live oral (OPV) will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of polio vaccine.

  • For prevention of polio:
    • For Oral dosage form:
      • Adults and children 18 years of age and older - One dose is given at your first visit, then a second dose is given six to eight weeks later. A third dose is given six to twelve months after the second dose.
      • Infants and children up 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 four to six 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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