Drug reference

inactivated poliovirus vaccine

killed virus vaccine · vaccine

killed virus vaccinevaccine

CDSCO approved

EXCRETION

—

not curated

INTERACTIONS

—

none in our sources

PREGNANCY

—

not curated

Mechanism

The inactivated poliovirus vaccine (Salk vaccine) is a killed virus preparation that induces primarily humoral immunity. It exhibits excellent efficacy against disease without transmitting the virus or causing vaccine-associated paralysis.

Indications

prevention of poliomyelitis

Related guidelines

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AHA · Neurology · 2021

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AHA · Cardiology · 2019

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team