• Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is used in the prevention of polio
• It protects against poliomyelitis causing poliovirus
• Polio or poliomyelitis is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease
• The virus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected person's brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis
• The first dose of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is given at birth
• Primary three doses of this vaccine are given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of child's age
• This is followed by two booster doses, one at 16-24 months of age and others at five years of age.
• In addition to these, do not forget to immunize your child during all pulse polio immunization days
• The vaccine is administered multiple times to ensure full protection
• There is no risk of overdose and very minimal risk of adverse effects
• However, some children may experience vomiting, fever, and diarrhea
• Let your child's doctor know if your child experiences any such symptoms.

Uses of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine

• Polio

Missed Doses

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine

• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Tiredness
• Decreased appetite
• Unusual crying