Polio
Vaccination – 50 Years of Protection
April 12, 2005, marked the 50th anniversary of the first effective polio
vaccine. Since this effort 50 years ago:
- Polio has been completely eradicated in the US and nearly eliminated
worldwide1
- Children are now protected against more than 12 other vaccine-preventable
diseases2
- However, the diseases seen 50 years ago could once again become common
because the bacteria and viruses that caused them still exist; that
is why we must continue to vaccinate3
Today, most children in the US receive 4 doses of polio vaccine3
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Sources:
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: The
Pink Book. 9th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2006:97-110. 2.
CDC. Recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule - United
States, 2005. MMWR. 2005;53:Q1-Q3. 3.
CDC National Immunization Program. What would happen if we
stopped vaccinations? Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/fs/gen/WhatIfStop.htm.
Accessed March 8, 2005.
Indication
IPOL vaccine is given to infants (as young as 6 weeks of age), children, and adults to prevent polio caused by poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3.
Safety Information
Side effects to IPOL vaccine include injection site pain, swelling, and redness; fever, loss of appetite, fussiness, and drowsiness. Other side effects may occur. If you notice any other problems or symptoms following vaccination, please contact your health-care professional immediately. Vaccination with IPOL vaccine may not protect all individuals.
For more information about IPOL vaccine, talk to your health-care professional.
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