Journal article
The need and potential of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine
As the polio endgame progresses, the world will increasingly rely on inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) for protection against polio (wild and
vaccine-related) and for risk mitigation during the phased removal of oral polio vaccine (OPV). IPV has already been introduced in most
countries and strategies are underway to ensure the remaining OPV-only using countries succeed in introducing IPV in light of
operational challenges. Questions remain as to the ideal dosing schedule for IPV in developing countries as well as the length of time for
IPV to be administered beyond certification of eradication of wild polioviruses and total OPV withdrawal. IPV policies will likely evolve and
new technologies will become available to meet unforeseen needs during this historical and unprecedented public health endeavor.
Pediatricians in India have a crucial role to play in this global effort by supporting the overall polio eradication strategy and ensuring that all
targeted children in India receive IPV
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2016
Journal
Indian Pediatrics
Volume
Suppl.1
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- Polio
Countries
- India
Tags
- IPV
WHO Regions
- South-East Asia Region