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MBBS , MD - Biochemistry

General Physician•Lucknow
Almost all cases of polio occur before age 5, therefore oral polio vaccine is usually not recommended beyond 5 years.
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Pediatrician•Ahmedabad
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yes oral polio given is fine.
ipv as it is better vaccine.. it is better if you take ipv at later stage also is fine
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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Poliovirus is a deadly and highly contagious virus that spreads through direct or indirect human to human contact. However, what makes polio really fatal is the fact that it has no cure.

What causes polio?

The poliovirus is caused by small RNA based viruses of the enterovirus group of the Picornavirus family. With three different types, it can cause a wide range of health concerns in humans. The type 1 virus is the most severe and is responsible for about 85% of all paralysis ...more
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MD - Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Bangalore
All vaccines have a few side effects, but not storing the vaccine correctly may make it less effective. It is advisable to give the child injectable polio vaccine which is far superior to the oral vaccine that the government has recommended for the masses.
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General Physician•Faridabad
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polio is a virus which infect infants and children below 5 year, it is not curable but can be prevented by taking polio vaccine. thanks
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Pediatrician•Ranchi
Yeah sure. There is no relation between the surgical repair of tetralogy of fallot and polio vaccination. In fact any vaccination can be done.
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DNB - Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Chennai
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Hello. Injectable polio is not available since many months. Nothing to worry. Yiu can give oral polio drops instead of IPV according to schedule. In addition to this, give polio drops given by government every 6 months on pulse polio days. Thank you!
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General Physician•Vellore
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Polio, a highly contagious viral disease, which is caused due to poor sanitation and contamination of water. It can be both paralytic and non-paralytic in nature.
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