POLIO VACCINE
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This extremely serious infectious disease affecting the nervous system has been almost entirely eradicated, but it continues to circulate in some popular destinations. It is estimated that at least 18 million healthy people today would have been paralysed by poliomyelitis (polio for short) had it not been for the vaccine.
Trade name
POLIO INFANRIX, POLIOBOOSTRIX (polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
INFANRIX HEXA (polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatiris B, Haemophilus Influenzae)
Method of administration
It is administered intramuscularly.
Side effects and contraindications
The most common side effects are pain and redness in the injection site, fever, headache and general malaise.
Vaccination must be postponed if suffering from a high fever. It is to be avoided if severe allergic reactions to the vaccine or any of its components have occurred before. If pregnant or breast-feeding, it is important to speak to a medical specialist before vaccination.