Inactivated Polio (IPV)

Your Complete Guide to the Inactivated Polio (IPV) Vaccine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Key Information

What is the Inactivated Polio (IPV) Vaccine?

The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) protects against poliomyelitis, a viral disease that can lead to paralysis. Unlike the oral polio vaccine (OPV), which uses a live but weakened virus, IPV uses an inactivated form of the virus and is given via injection. IPV is a key part of childhood immunization schedules and has played a central role in the global effort to eradicate polio.