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How painful is the polio vaccine?
Side effects are very uncommon with the polio vaccine. They’re usually very mild and go away within a few days. The most common side effects include: soreness near the injection site.
Where is the polio vaccine injected?
This vaccine is given by a health care professional. It is usually injected into a thigh muscle. It may also be injected into the upper arm muscle or under the skin. This medication should not be injected into a vein.
How is polio vaccine administered to a baby?
IPV is Injectable Polio Vaccine that targets the three types of polio virus: 1,2 & 3 and it is administered by an injection on the right upper thigh of the child.
Can we give polio drops after 5 years?
In other words, guidelines are based on proba-bilities of risk of disease, and the risk of disease is extremely low, indeed negligible, beyond 5 years of age. Therefore, OPV is not usually recommended beyond 5 years, either as the first dose or as a reinforcing dose.
What is the route of BCG vaccine?
BCG Vaccine AJV should be administered by personnel trained in the intradermal technique. The vaccine should be injected strictly intradermally in the arm, over the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle onto the humerus (approx.
Which thigh is IPV?
IPV is an injectable vaccine Give IPV and PCV in one thigh, separated by at least 2.5 cm. After that, give Pentavalent in the other thigh because it can cause more swelling and redness.
What if polio vaccine is missed?
What if I miss the polio drops or the routine immunization cycle? Key Response: You must resume immunization as soon as possible. Polio immunization is a cost free service available at the Government health facilities.
What if polio drops given twice?
Is there any risk of overdose in case of multiple vaccination? There is no risk of overdose, fully immunized children receiving extra doses of OPV will receive extra protection against polio. The vaccine is administered multiple times to ensure full protection. There is minimal risk of adverse effects from OPV.
When is BCG given?
When is the best time for my child to have the BCG vaccine? It is best for your child to have the vaccine within a few days of being born and up to six months old, but they can be vaccinated any time up to five years of age. If your child is older than six months, he or she will be tested to see if they have TB.
Why is BCG given at birth?
Background. In most tuberculosis (TB) endemic countries, bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) is usually given around birth to prevent severe TB in infants. The neonatal immune system is immature.
How do you know if BCG vaccine is given?
How is it given? The BCG vaccine is given by an injection just under the skin, usually on the upper left arm. Sometimes, a test may need to be done before receiving the BCG vaccine. If there is a chance your child has already been infected with TB, the doctor will arrange for a TB skin test (Mantoux test).