Besides for child, vaccine polio also can given on orangeg mature, especially which risky caught disease polio. Remember treatment disease this not yet found, so vaccination is method best for prevent it.
Polio is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This disease attacks the central nervous system which can cause muscle weakness to paralysis. In some cases, polio can attack the respiratory muscles. Therefore, polio is classified as a life-threatening disease.
Polio Vaccine Indications for Adult
The polio vaccine actively builds immunity against the virus that causes polio in both children and adults. Polio immunization is recommended for infants aged 6 weeks to adolescents aged 18 years. While in adults, polio vaccine can be given if:
- Have never had the polio vaccine at all.
- I've had the polio vaccine, but it's not complete.
- Lives in an area that has cases of polio infection.
- Travel to polio-prone countries.
- Work in health facilities and laboratories.
Types of Polio Vaccine
There are two types of polio vaccine, namely: inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and oral polio vaccine (OPV). IPV uses dead poliovirus, whereas OPV uses live attenuated poliovirus.
OPV is given by means of drops in the mouth. This vaccine is still used because it is cheap and relatively more effective at preventing polio than IPV. While IPV is given by injection into the muscle.
Polio Vaccine Dosage for Adult
Adults at high risk of polio receive 1-3 doses of IPV, depending on their previous history of polio vaccine. If you have never had the polio vaccine, have received the incomplete polio vaccine, or do not know whether you have received the polio vaccine or not, the first two doses are given 4-8 weeks apart, and the third dose 6-12 months after the second dose. .
Adults who have received a complete polio vaccine as a child and will travel to a polio-prone country or a country where the polio vaccine is required for entry into the country can receive 1 repeat dose of IPV, 4 weeks to 12 months before the date of departure.
Polio Vaccine Side Effects
The polio vaccine should not be given to people who have had a severe allergic reaction to this vaccine. Therefore, before getting vaccinated, you should tell your doctor about the side effects that have occurred after your previous polio vaccination.
Although rare, the polio vaccine can also cause side effects. Side effects of the polio vaccine can include:
- Pain, swelling (small bumps), or redness at the injection site.
- Mild fever.
- Joint pain.
- Dizzy.
- Throw up.
You can compress the injection site with a warm towel to reduce pain. Fever reducers, such as paracetamol, can be taken if you have fever, joint pain, or dizziness.
Call your doctor right away if you have severe side effects, such as shortness of breath, palpitations, cold sweats, or fainting, after giving the vaccine. Also consult with your doctor about whether or not you need to get the polio vaccine for adults, as well as the right time for vaccination.
Written by:
dr. Meristika Yuliana Dewi
