Hi All, My daughter's vaccines are due. Doctor gave us an option of IPV or OPV. I have gathered information on them from google but still need expert suggestion. Please suggest IPV or OPV best against Polio in long run.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. I have already answered this it is better at present take both the vaccines since both will be having different immunity one is gut immunity another systemic one if only one option is given take injectable

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