Poliomyelitis

Biomed Pharmaceuticals

Composition for Poliomyelitis Products

Poliomyelitis Products are primarily used for

Polio

About Poliomyelitis Products

Uses of Poliomyelitis Products

Polio Vaccine is used to prevent Polio.

Poliomyelitis Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Poliomyelitis are Fever, Vomiting, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Irritability, Tiredness, Decreased appetite, Unusual crying.

Severe

Side Effects of Poliomyelitis are Swelling of lymph nodes, Hypersensitivity, Convulsion, Febrile convulsions, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation).

How Poliomyelitis Products work

Polio Vaccine contains inactivated (killed) viruses of all three poliovirus types (I, II & III). It works by provoking the the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins), without actually causing a disease. In the event of infection, these antibodies prevent the spread of the virus to the brain and protect against paralysis.

Patient Concerns about Poliomyelitis Products

Frequently asked questions about Poliomyelitis Products

Frequently asked questions about Polio Vaccine

Q. What is Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine used for?
Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine contains live attenuated poliovirus (strain types 1, 2 and 3) and is intended for polio prophylaxis in infants 6-12 weeks of age, all unimmunized children up to 18 years of age and high-risk adults. Adults, however, should receive the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV).
Q. What are the different types of polio vaccines?
Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). There are two types of polio vaccines, one is inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) which is given by injection and the other is weakened oral poliovirus vaccine(OPV) given by mouth.
Q. Is Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine necessary?
Yes, polio virus attacks the nervous system which can lead to paralysis, especially of lower limbs. Therefore, it is important to get Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine as it provides protection against this virus.
Q. Is Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine better than inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV)?
No, IPV is considered more effective than Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine. Although, it is expensive and relatively difficult to administer. It was seen that giving Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine alone led to more cases of polio when compared to Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine because it is a live form of the virus. Therefore, in order to prevent polio outbreaks, Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine is the preferred form of polio vaccine.

Products for Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine
bottle of 2 ml Oral Drops
Biomed Pharmaceuticals
MRP
230
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