IPV vaccine
Inactivated Polio Vaccine · IAP / NIS
| When to give | At 6, 10, 14 wk; boosters at 15–18 mo and 4–6 yr. |
|---|---|
| Dose | 0.5 mL IM/SC (full dose) or 0.1 mL ID (fractional, ×2). Salk strain: Type 1 40 D-antigen U, Type 2 8 DU, Type 3 32 DU. |
| Route | Intramuscular / SC (or intradermal fractional) |
| Site | Thigh / deltoid (IM); right upper arm (ID fractional) |
| Schedule / interval | 6, 10, 14 wk; boosters 15–18 mo & 4–6 yr. Min 4 wk between primaries. |
Catch-up schedule
Resume without restarting; observe minimum 4-week interval between primary doses.
Adverse events (AEFI)
Mild local reactions; occasional low-grade fever. Efficacy 95–100%.
Brands available in India
Poliovac; also within combinations (Easyfour-Pol, Tetraxim, Pentaxim, EasySix, Hexasiil, Hexaxim, Infanrix Hexa)
Special considerations
IPV can be given as part of a combination vaccine. Preferred over OPV in immunocompromised children. Store 2–8°C, do not freeze.
See the full IAP-ACVIP 2025 immunisation schedule →
Sources
- IAP-ACVIP Recommended Immunization Schedule 2025 (Indian Pediatrics 2026)
- IAP Purple Book 2025, 5th edition