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Polio Vaccine - Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Poliomyelitis is a deadly disease caused by the poliovirus. Although it is eliminated, children must get a polio vaccination to prevent potential risks.
5 min readNovember 14, 2022
The polio vaccine is given as an injection or oral drops to protect against polio, a highly infectious viral disease. There are two types: the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and the oral polio vaccine (OPV). IPV uses killed poliovirus, while OPV contains weakened live poliovirus. Vaccination campaigns aim to eradicate polio globally.
Polio Vaccine - Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Poliomyelitis is a deadly disease caused by the poliovirus. Although it is eliminated, children must get a polio vaccination to prevent potential risks.
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