Injectable Polio Vaccine (IPV): Q&A Booklet

What parents and caregivers need to know

Injectable Polio Vaccine (IPV)
UNICEF Uganda/2017/Adriko

Highlights

Polio is a highly infectious and dangerous disease that attacks the nervous system and also the muscles of the arms and legs, and can cause paralysis or death.

Polio can easily be prevented by a SAFE, EFFECTIVE and FREE vaccine which is given by drops in the mouth.

The Booklet contains information on Polio, its signs and symptoms, how it can be prevented as well as detailed information on the new Injectable Polio Vaccine (IPV).

Author(s)
Ministry of Health, UNICEF, World Health Organisation
Publication date
Languages
English

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