Is polio drop included in Vaccine schedule? or we need to give it separately from outside

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Polio drops are included in the routine vaccination schedule for babies in many countries, including India. The vaccine is given as part of the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and the oral polio vaccine (OPV). Both are given at different stages of the baby’s vaccination schedule:

Polio Vaccine Schedule (in India):

OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine):

First dose: At birth or soon after birth Second dose: At 6 weeks Third dose: At 10 weeks Fourth dose: At 14 weeks Booster dose: At 16-24 months

IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine):

Given at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks (as part of the routine immunization). Supplementary Polio Drops (Pulse Polio Program):

In addition to the routine schedule, Pulse Polio Drops are administered periodically, especially in certain countries like India, during National Immunization Days (NIDs) to eliminate the risk of polio. These are given to children under 5 years of age, even if they have already received the routine polio vaccinations.

To Summarize: Routine Polio drops (OPV and IPV) are included in the standard vaccination schedule. Pulse Polio drops are given separately on specific dates through government immunization campaigns.

If you're following the government’s vaccination schedule, the polio drops should be part of it. Just make sure to follow the vaccination dates and consult your pediatrician for any updates specific to your area.