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The Polio vaccines (OPV and IPV) protects against polio, which can cause lifelong paralysis. Common side effects are mild: oPV drops rarely cause problems; IPV may cause soreness.
Polio, which can cause lifelong paralysis.
OPV drops rarely cause problems; IPV may cause soreness.
Severe allergy to a previous dose; OPV is not given to people with weakened immunity.
National immunization schedule
What does the polio vaccine prevent?
Polio, which can cause lifelong paralysis.
What are the side effects of the polio vaccine?
OPV drops rarely cause problems; IPV may cause soreness.
Who should not get the polio vaccine?
Severe allergy to a previous dose; OPV is not given to people with weakened immunity.
When is the polio vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.
SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference