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Polio Vaccine

There are two types of polio vaccine:

• Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV): a shot given in the leg or arm, depending on age. IPV is the vaccine recommended in the United States today.
• Oral Poliovirus (OPV): a live oral vaccine that is swallowed.

Learn when you should get a polio vaccination.

Washington State is currently supplying:

• Sanofi Pasteur IPV vaccine, brand name, IPOL. The vaccine has typical availability.

Immunization Guidelines for the Use of State-Supplied Vaccine (PDF, 82 KB) August 20, 2009
Vaccine Management - Recommendation for Storage and Handling of Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements:

• Polio

External Resources:

• National Immunization Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Locate my local health department

 

Last Update: 08/24/2009 11:02 AM