Ipol (IPV) Flashcards
1
Q
TYPE:
A
Inactive
2
Q
ROUTE:
A
IM or SC
3
Q
INDICATIONS:
A
Prevention of poliomyelitis in people 6 weeks of age and older
Notes:
– Not routinely recommended for previously unvaccinated U.S. residents >18 yo
4
Q
DOSE:
A
0.5 mL
5
Q
OF DOSES:
A
4 doses
6
Q
FREQUENCY:
A
Give 4 doses total, spaced at age 2 months, 4 months, 6–18 months, 4–6 years.
Notes:
- May give dose #1 as early as age 6 weeks.
- The final dose should be given on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months from the previous dose.
Travelers to polio ‐ endemic countries:
- Unvaccinated adult travelers follow primary schedule (4 doses)
- Vaccinated adult travelers need single booster dose
7
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
A
Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component including neomycin, streptomycin, and polymyxin B
8
Q
PRECAUTIONS:
A
A) Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever
B) Pregnancy
9
Q
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
A
Injection Site: pain, swelling, and erythema
Systemic: fever, irritability, sleepiness, fussiness, and crying
