Imovax Polio Vaccine

Description

Imovax Polio Vaccine is a prescription medicine. This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Polio infection. It stimulates the immune system to act against the Polio virus to prevent Polio infections. This infection can occur in people of any age group. Imovax Polio Vaccine is administered by healthcare professionals. It should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It is given during childhood. Imovax Polio Vaccine is generally well tolerated by patients and is also safe in children and babies, however, it may cause few side effects like fever. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease.

Introduction

In Prevention of Polio Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Imovax Polio Vaccine gives protection against poliovirus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

Benefits

Imovax Polio Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies). In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Imovax Polio Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Imovax Polio Vaccine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Imovax Polio Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Imovax Polio Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Imovax Polio Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Imovax Polio Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.