Poliovirus Vaccine (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Vaccine

Dosing - The dose of polio vaccine will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of polio vaccine.

• For prevention of polio:
  • For poliovirus vaccine live oral ( OPV ) oral dosage form:
    • Adults and children 18 years of age and older - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Infants and children 6 weeks to 18 years of age - One dose is given at your first visit, then a second dose is given six to eight weeks later. A third dose is given eight to twelve months after the second dose. A booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age only if the third dose was given before the child's fourth birthday. The doses are taken by mouth.
  • For poliovirus vaccine inactivated ( IPV ) injection dosage form:
    • Adults and children 18 years of age and older - One dose is given every four to eight weeks for a total of three doses. A fourth dose is given six to twelve months after the third dose. The doses are injected into a muscle or under the skin.
    • Children 6 weeks to 18 years of age - One dose is given every four to eight weeks for a total of three doses. A fourth dose is given six to twelve months after the third dose. A booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age only if the fourth dose was given before the child's fourth birthday. The doses are injected into a muscle or under the skin.
  • For poliovirus vaccine inactivated enhanced potency ( eIPV ) injection dosage form:
    • Adults and children 6 years of age and older - One dose is given at your first visit, then a second dose is given four to eight weeks later. A third dose is given six to twelve months after the second dose. The doses are injected into a muscle or under the skin.
    • Infants and children 6 weeks to 6 years of age - One dose is given at your first visit, then a second dose is given four to eight weeks later. A third dose is given six to twelve months after the second dose. A booster dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age only if the third dose was given before the child's fourth birthday. The doses are injected into a muscle under the skin.