Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine

The initial administration of the Poliomyelitis Oral Vaccine OPV takes place at birth followed by three primary doses at 6 10 and 14 weeks of age A booster dose is then given at 1624 months of age with another at five years old This vaccine is administered orally in the form of two drops It is important to note that in addition to these scheduled doses parents should take their child for immunization on all pulse polio immunization days It is worth mentioning that fully immunized children who receive extra doses of OPV will acquire added protection against polio and there is no risk of overdose Multiple administrations of the vaccine are necessary to ensure complete protection It is also important to note that adverse effects from OPV are extremely rare