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Inactivated polio vaccine

Inactivated polio vaccine

(Science: pharmacology, virology) An inactivated vaccination, administered by injection to children for protection against the polio virus. Typically given at 2, 4 and 15 months. A final vaccine is recommended at 4-6 years.


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Polio Vaccines?

I am writing an essay on the two polio vaccines OPV and IPV, Oral Polio Vaccine and Inactivated Polio Vaccine respectively. As part of my essay I need ...

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by sam2400
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