poliovirus vaccine-oral, Orimune
GENERIC NAME: POLIOVIRUS VACCINE - ORAL (POH-lee-oh vack-SEEN)
BRAND NAME(S): Orimune
USES: This medication is a vaccine. It causes your immune system to protect you from polio virus.
HOW TO USE: This vaccine (OPV) is taken by mouth in a series of separate doses. The medication may be given directly from the bottle, mixed with certain liquids or on a sugar cube. Other doses may be given as the injection polio vaccine (IPV). It is critical to follow your physician's instructions exactly and complete the entire treatment series. All the doses of vaccine have to be taken before full protection against polio occurs. Discuss thoroughly the benefits and risks of the two types of polio vaccine with your doctor and which treatment series would be best for you or your child.
SIDE EFFECTS: In general, this vaccine is safe and the benefits of the vaccine to prevent polio are very important. Very rarely polio has occurred in persons receiving oral polio vaccine or close contacts of vaccinated persons. Polio risk is higher for persons (including close contacts of the person receiving vaccine) with immune system problems such as HIV or certain cancers. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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