Imovax Polio
Imovax Polio (IPV) is a vaccine used to prevent infections caused by the polio virus and helps your body build protection against polio.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio
Active Ingredient
Poliovirus type 1 (Mahoney), inactivated
Manufacturer
Sanofi Winthrop Industrie
How to Use
Dosage
One dose is 0.5 ml.
Method
The vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin; in the thigh for infants and young children, and in the upper arm for older children and adults.
Important
This vaccine is given according to a vaccination schedule, not daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Redness at the injection site
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Swelling at the injection site
- •Fever
RARE
- •Headache
- •Skin reactions, such as rash or hives
- •Allergic reactions, sometimes severe
- •Mild and temporary joint or muscle pain
- •Tingling (numbness or prickling sensation)
- •Short-term seizures or fever convulsions
- •Restlessness
- •Drowsiness
- •Irritability
- •Lymph node disease (swollen lymph nodes)
- •Temporary stop in breathing (apnea) in very premature babies
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as itching, skin reactions, swelling, shortness of breath, or anaphylactic shock. Seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms occur.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Imovax Polio.
- Do not use if you or your child has previously had a severe reaction to Imovax Polio or a similar vaccine.
- If you or your child has a high fever or an acute illness, vaccination should be postponed. Talk to your doctor if you have a mild infection.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child is allergic to the antibiotics neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B.
- Talk to your doctor if you or your child has bleeding problems, such as low platelet count, as bleeding may occur after the injection.
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- If your or your child's immune system is weak, the vaccine may not work as well.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you or your child has fainted before from a needle injection.