How many times polio drops in a year?

Usually administered four times if the EPI schedule is followed, OPV is safe and effective in providing protection against the paralyzing poliovirus.

What is the age limit for polio vaccine?

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.

When was Pulse Polio Launched?

In 1995, following the Global Polio Eradication Initiative of the World Health Organization (1988), India launched Pulse Polio immunization program with Universal Immunization Program which aimed at 100% coverage.

Do adults need polio booster?

Routine poliovirus vaccination of U.S. adults (i.e., persons aged >18 years) is not necessary. Most adults do not need polio vaccine because they were already vaccinated as children and their risk of exposure to polioviruses in the United States is minimal.

Which vaccine is used in pulse polio?

In May 2012, the World Health Assembly endorsed the Polio Eradication & Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018, calling on countries to strengthen routine immunization programmes and introduce at least one dose of injectable Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) in all countries using only oral polio vaccine (OPV).

When did India become polio-free?

27 March 2014
Within two decades, India received ‘Polio-free certification’ from World Health Organization on the 27 March 2014, with the last polio case being reported in Howrah in West Bengal on 13 January 2011.

How do you schedule a polio vaccine?

CDC recommends that children get four doses of polio vaccine. They should get one dose at each of the following ages: 2 months old, 4 months old, 6 through 18 months old, and 4 through 6 years old.

Does polio vaccine give lifelong immunity?

Production and control of polio vaccines Poliovirus infection can provide lifelong immunity against the disease, but this protection is limited to the particular type of poliovirus involved (Type 1, 2, or 3). Infection with one type does not protect an individual against infection with the other two types.

Can you get polio twice?

There are three types of polio virus. Lifelong immunity usually depends on which type of virus a person contracts. Second attacks are rare and result from infection with a polio virus of a different type than the first attack.

What is Delhi’s polio immunisation programme?

The Delhi government has given a direction to depute teachers to coordinate with health workers for a Polio Immunisation Programme that is scheduled on Sep 20. The purpose of the programme is to cover every child who is less than 5 years of age.

Is there any case of polio in India?

Thereafter no polio case has been reported in the country (25th May 2012). WHO on 24th February 2012 removed India from the list of countries with active endemic wild polio virus transmission.

Is Pulse Polio vaccination drive postponed due to covid-19?

However please note that the annual pulse polio drive that was scheduled from January 17, 2021 has been postponed as Covid-19 vaccination drive starting from January 16. The Ministry of Health has asked all states and Union Territories to postpone the drive until further instructions.

What are the symptoms of polio?

Back & Neck Pain: Pain in the neck, back, arms and neck are also signs of polio which are also accompanied by a sore throat, fatigue, weakness, and vomiting.