Polio vaccination

2022-08-16 03:22:46

Asked for Male, 31 Years

Is polio vaccination different for adults? Or the children's polio vaccine can be given to adults for travelling purpose?

Answers (8)

Dr. Tishya Gaba

General Physician

1 yrs expGurgaon

Hello, The polio vaccine for adults and children is the same Adults don’t usually require it unless they are travelling to polio endemic countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan ,etc

Answered2022-08-16 06:38:25

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General Surgeon

15 yrs expKanchipuram

Kindly discuss with pediatrician at your locality

Answered2022-08-16 06:00:28

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Dr. Ishwaryalakshmi .R

Diabetologist

13 yrs expSalem

It is the same vaccine... Generally adults don't need if you are taken in childhood

Answered2022-08-16 04:44:19

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General Physician

16 yrs expRatnagiri

Same Consult for it

Answered2022-08-16 04:43:55

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Gynecologist

47 yrs expLucknow

Vaccine is the same. Adults normally don't need it, unless they are going to some other Country.

Answered2022-08-16 04:19:00

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Dr. P Chandrashekar

General Physician

7 yrs expHyderabad

Kindly consult

Answered2022-08-16 03:42:13

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Dr. Sarvesh Mishra

General Practitioner

6 yrs expGhaziabad

Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-08-16 03:28:15

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra

General Physician

6 yrs expJhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-08-16 16:08:20

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