About poliomyelitis virus type i + ls c ab
Live attenuated oral polio vaccine
Used for
- Prevents poliomyelitis caused by poliovirus types 1 and 3.
Usual adult dose
Usually 2 oral drops per dose; number and timing depend on the vaccination schedule.
Usual dose in children
Usually 2 oral drops per dose; doses are given according to the national childhood vaccination schedule.
Common side effects
- Usually none or mild, brief gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Rarely, vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in recipients or close contacts.
Important warnings
- Not suitable for people with severe immune deficiency or certain immune-suppressing treatments.
- Avoid in pregnancy unless public-health authorities determine vaccination is necessary.
- Vaccine virus can spread to close contacts through stool; careful handwashing is important.
- Not interchangeable with inactivated polio vaccine in every schedule.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided during pregnancy; may be used when exposure risk makes vaccination necessary.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not usually a reason to avoid vaccination.
Interactions
- Immune-suppressing medicines or treatments may reduce vaccine response and increase risk.
- Other live vaccines may require schedule coordination.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.