inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine

It is an inactivated suspension of the poliovirus, which elicits an immune response without causing disease.

Adult

Three doses of 1 ml each injected s.c. in the deltoid region at 4–6 week intervals. A fourth dose is given 6–12 months later. Booster doses are given every 5 years.

Geriatric

Three doses of 1 ml each injected s.c. in the deltoid region at 4–6 week intervals. A fourth dose is given 6–12 months later. Booster doses are given every 5 years.