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Who developed the first polio vacine?
IPV is Dr. Jonas Salk OPV is Dr. Albert Sabin
Why do you immunize against polio?
Yes, infants in the United States are vaccinated for polio. A primary series of IPV consists of three properly spaced doses, usually given at two months, four months, and 6-18 months. A booster dose is given at 4-6 years (before or at school entry). IPV is given as a shot in the arm or leg. OPV is given as an oral liquid. OPV is no longer used in the United States, but is still given in other parts of the world where polio is common.
Full form of OPV vaccine?
Full form of OPV Oral Polio Vaccine.
How many people did the polio vaccine kill?
There are no exact figures, but, as the most common serious side effect is due to a allergic reaction to the vaccine, and that reaction occurs less than 1 time per million doses administered, the number of fatalities directly due to the vaccine itself is extremely small. The OPV (activated polio virus) causes polio just over 2 in a million times. The IPV (inactivated polio virus) does not cause polio at all. IPV is now the standard vaccine given in countries where polio is no longer present - OPV is the standard where polio is still endemic (as it is a bit more effective than the IPV in promoting resistance). Overall, in the 50+ year history of the various polio vaccines, I would estimate that the total number of deaths linked to the vaccine number in the low hundreds, almost all of them due to uncontrolled allergic reactions. Which is a very low risk, considering that upwards of 20 billion vaccines have been given.
What does the medical abbreviation opv mean?
OPV stands for oral polio vaccine or outpatient visit, depending on the context.
Full form of OPV?
offshore patrol vessel
Is a kid getting a shot a type of imperfect fugus?
It depends on what kind of vaccine is being given.Yeasts, Molds, and Fungus are usually not part of vaccines. Most of the vaccines are for bacteria and viruses which are a little different.The Polio vaccine is somewhat interesting as it usually is given in 3 parts.The IPV (Injectable Polio Vaccine) is made from growing the real polio virus, and then destroying it so that it is no longer capable of spreading, but that maintains antigens that your body will recognize as being foreign and will make antibodies to. This is usually given first because it is impossible for you to get polio from the vaccine.After 2 doses of IPV, you are given OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine). It is different as it is actually a live-attenuated virus. Essentially it is an "imperfect", or not very aggressive form of the Polio virus. However, your body will generate a much better immune response to it than the IPV vaccine. Unfortunately since OPV is a live attenuated virus, there is a very slight chance of getting the disease from OPV, but by preceding it with 2 doses of IPV, the chance is virtually zero.Smallpox was another viral disease that was treated in a similar way. At least initially the vaccine was actually from cowpox, a very closely related disease that affected cows, but imparted immunity to humans.Most flu vaccines will be dead viruses and not live viruses.I believe that the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine would be dead bacterial antigens).One note, vaccines have to be grown in something... either animals, or often grown in chicken eggs. Or, they could be genes that were planted into bacteria so that only certain antigens would be reproduced, and not the whole bacteria/virus that causes the disease. However, there may be some antigens from whatever the virus or bacteria was grown in. So, there could be some chicken egg antigens in a vaccine grown in chicken eggs, and would be bad if a person had an allergy to chicken eggs.On occasion a batch of vaccines will go bad, and will inadvertently grow mold or fungus. That would not be intended, and if that is the case, the batch of vaccines should be thrown out.
What are the vaccines of polio?
The vaccination will very likely greatly reduce your risk of contracting and spreading polio.
What vaccinations were given to children in 1988?
In 1980 it was recommended that children get 3 vaccines: DTP (a combination vaccine for Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis), MMR (a combination vaccine for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), and Polio (OPV).
What is the polio vaccine called?
Poliomyelitis Vaccine. I don't think they're are any other names to it than that and the "Polio Vaccine" It can be done by OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) or through inoculation (Dead Polio Virus is injected into your body). This immunization is known to have side effects.
Why is polio vaccine prepared in injection form?
There are still two types of polio vaccines available. One of those is administered PO ("per os" ~ Latin for "by mouth") known as OPV (oral polio vaccine) and the other is the injected form IPV (inactivated polio vaccine). Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is a live attenuated (weakened) vaccine. As the name implies, IPV is a vaccine made with inactive/"dead" virus particles. The polio virus is still in the environment in some places and usually gets into the body by way of the intestines, so the oral vaccine is especially effective against the "wild" viruses through gastrointestinal immunity. The wild viruses are not as prevalent as in the past due to the long term use of polio vaccines, and are currently seen in only some areas of the world without that history of vaccinations. There are no preservatives in the live attenuated oral polio vaccine, but there are some traces of some antibiotics used in the purification of contaminates that may get in the vaccine during manufacture. Those people with antibiotic allergies need to talk to their health care professionals about any allergic reaction risks, as you would for any prescriptions in allergic individuals. The live virus also presents some extra difficulty with handling and storage, and is more difficult to preserve in hot areas or over long transport to out of the way locations. This is compounded by strong regulations about the storage and preservation of the OPV that adds costs to maintain compliance and so can make IPV more preferred. The OPV produces immunity to three poliovirus types. Three doses can produce immunity in 95% of those who receive oral polio vaccine. One dose is effective in 50%. There can be some "secondary immunization" provided to others by those who receive the oral vaccine and pass the virus through their feces. This gives, in a sense, a vaccination to the others exposed to their feces and the minute doses of the vaccine it contains. This is a plus in the more remote and economically deprived locations. There is also the injected IPV (inactivated polio vaccine) that mostly prevents the virus from getting into the body through the nervous system. This is what is seen used most often in areas of the world that do not still have wild polio in the environment (like in the US). However, the live vaccine is still used in areas of the world where there is more incidence of the disease in the "wild". This is because any concerns about an increase in the virulence of the weakened live virus that could potentially cause infection are offset by the increased effectiveness, need for fewer doses, and often life long protection that a live vaccine produces.
Where i get Yellow fever vaccination in gujarat?
Apollo Hospital ,Ananad Mahal Road , Adajaan Surat FEE :1650 Rupees . original Passport WHO approved ?
