
Explanation of vaccination Polio (Oral) ポリオ Illness to prevent Polio (Acute infantile paralysis) Polio spread in Japan in the past, but not these days. However, we must pay attention on it because its epidemic can be repeatedly seen in Asia and Africa. After contracting the illness, cold-like symptoms such as fever will appear, followed by headache, nausea, vomiting and palsy. In severe cases, muscle paralysis may remain permanently or even result in death. Type of Vaccine Live virus vaccine Routine Vaccination (age and frequency) 3 to 18 months of age, 2 shots, 6 weeks apart. Side Effects May have low fever or loose stool etc. 1 out of 450 million people may experience palsy. Minimum interval between vaccinations over 27 days

Explanation of vaccination

Polio (Oral) ポリオ

Illness to prevent

Polio (Acute infantile paralysis)
Polio spread in Japan in the past, but not these days. However, we must pay attention on it because its epidemic can be repeatedly seen in Asia and Africa.
After contracting the illness, cold-like symptoms such as fever will appear, followed by headache, nausea, vomiting and palsy. In severe cases, muscle paralysis may remain permanently or even result in death.

Type of Vaccine

Live virus vaccine

Routine Vaccination (age and frequency)

3 to 18 months of age, 2 shots, 6 weeks apart.

Side Effects

May have low fever or loose stool etc. 1 out of 450 million people may experience palsy.

Minimum interval between vaccinations

over 27 days