One of the most serious infections that can affect the central nervous system is polio. You can protect yourself from a serious illness only with the help of vaccination. "Imovax Polio" application instruction relates to inactivated vaccines, which are considered the safest and most effective.
Imovax Polio: a description of the tool
The vaccine is intended for vaccination against polio. The viruses included in the composition cannot provoke the development of the disease, because they are in an inactivated state. The formation of immunity occurs due to 3 types of polio virus:
- Inactivated type 1 virus - 40 units of D antigen.
- Inactivated type 2 virus - 8 units of D antigen.
- Inactivated type 3 virus - 32 units of D antigen.
The role of auxiliary components are formaldehyde, 2-phenoxyethanol. The manufacturer warns that the composition may contain substances that participate in the creation of the vaccine: antibiotics, neomycin, polymycin B.
The inactivated vaccine was developed specifically to replace the existing live polio vaccine, which often causes complications. The vaccine strain can cause the development of a rare vaccine-associated form of polio. The use of a non-living vaccine for inoculation reduces the risk of damage to the nervous system to zero.
Indications
To develop immunity against polio viruses is the main goal of Imovax Polio. Instructions for use say that the tool can be used for vaccination at any age. Vaccinations are also subject to babies born with insufficient body weight, weakened. Acts Imovax Polio gently, without affecting the functionality of the central nervous system, can be combined with other vaccinations. The polio vaccine is produced in France by Sanofi Pasteur.
Poliomyelitis refers to viral infectious diseases, during which the spinal cord and brain are affected. This leads to paralysis of various muscle groups. The main causative agent of the disease is enterovirus, belonging to the genus Picornaviruses. The disease is extremely contagious and is transmitted in most cases from an infected person.
Vaccination has helped reduce the incidence of polio. In most countries, the vaccine against the disease is part of the mandatory vaccinations.
Vaccination schedule
In almost all countries , polio vaccination is indicated from 3 months of age. Adults can also be vaccinated in case of an increase in the incidence of the disease and the risk of an epidemic. "Imovax Polio" instruction allows use in combination with other vaccinations according to age. Alternation of live (in the form of oral drops) and inactivated French vaccines is also possible.
The vaccination schedule against polio viruses recommends that the first injection be given to a newborn at the age of three months. Even if the baby was born prematurely, has weakened immunity or lack of weight, Imovax Polio can be used for vaccination. Subsequent administration of the solution must be done after 45 days. It can be either live or dead vaccine. The third vaccine is also given after 45 days (after the second), provided that the child does not have a negative reaction to previous injections.
Revaccination (first) is indicated one year after the last, third vaccination. Usually the procedure is done at 18 months. Subsequent revaccination takes place at 20 months (the mandatory interval from the first is 2 months). In the future, revaccination is recommended to be done every 5 years. After 18 years, the reintroduction of the polio virus vaccine is indicated every 10 years. Imovax Polio vaccine does not have a specific link to age. It is important to comply with the timing of vaccination and maintain the time interval.
Polyorix or Imovax Polio: which is better?
The Belgian company GlaxoSmithKline offers a complete analogue of Imovax Polio - the Poliorix polio vaccine. In one dose of the drug contains 3 types of polio virus (inactivated). Already with the second vaccination, the body begins to produce a significant amount of antibodies that can neutralize the causative agent of the disease.
Many parents wonder what kind of vaccine to choose - Poliorix or Imovax Polio. What will be better and safer for the child? According to the annotations of the funds, the components in the vaccines are identical. The only difference between the two vaccines is the manufacturer. It is not worth it to decide on the choice of a drug for vaccinating a child. Previously, it is worth getting the recommendations of the attending pediatrician, who will draw up an individual scheme and select the optimal vaccine.
Mode of application
The Imovax Polio vaccine is most often administered intramuscularly, but the subcutaneous route of administration is not excluded. Before manipulating a child, a doctor must mandatory examine him, measure his body temperature. An injection is introduced into the quadriceps muscle of the thigh. Avoid getting the needle into the blood vessels - intravenous administration of the solution is prohibited.
After the procedure, the child should be under the supervision of a specialist for at least half an hour. This time will be enough to monitor the body's response to the administered inactivated polio virus vaccine.
Contraindications
Inoculation should be temporarily postponed if the child has an acute respiratory disease. High fever, weakness, fever, runny nose, cough are symptoms in which any vaccination is contraindicated until complete recovery. "Imovax Polio" instructions for use does not recommend patients with hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components that make up the solution. Also, vaccination should be abandoned if there was a history of complications.
Imovax Polio: complications and side effects
Due to the fact that the vaccine contains only killed polio pathogen viruses, the development of side effects is practically excluded. In rare cases, there is a local reaction to the introduction of the solution: swelling, redness of the skin, urticaria. Sometimes the body temperature rises. Already 48 hours after the administration of the Imovax Polio or Poliorix vaccine, allergic symptoms should completely disappear. In case of any negative reaction and deterioration of well-being of the baby, you should seek medical help.
Reviews
Live polio vaccines , which are offered free of charge in children's clinics, cause many concerns among parents. Cases of serious complications after applying the drops are really alarming.
The most safe are inactivated (non-living) vaccines, one of which is Imovax Polio. Instructions for use recommend vaccination and revaccination with this agent. Perhaps the simultaneous introduction of several vaccines.