Prevents infections caused by poliomyelitis (polio)
Brand Names:
Ipol
Contraindications:
You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to poliovirus vaccine, neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B. If you have a serious illness with fever, wait until you are well before receiving this vaccine
Uses:
Injectable
The injection will be given by your doctor or nurse.
An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in the muscle. A subcutaneous (sub-kyoo-TANE-ee-us) or SC injection is a shot given just under your skin.
In infants and small children, the shot is usually given in the thigh; in adults, the shot is usually given in the upper arm.
In children, a total of 4 shots of polio vaccine are given. The shots are usually given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years of age.
This vaccine is not usually given to adults over the age of 18 living in the United States unless they may be exposed to polioviruses. If you are an adult receiving this vaccine, your doctor will tell you how many shots you need and when you should receive them.
If a dose is missed:
Try not to be late for a scheduled shot.
Make another appointment as soon as possible if you miss your scheduled shot.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using cancer medicines or cortisone medicine (such as prednisone), or if you are receiving radiation therapy.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this vaccine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a fever, an infection, or any condition that affects your body's immune system.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
High fever (over 102 degrees F)
Nausea or vomiting
Pain, redness, swelling, or a lump where the injection was given
