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Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)

Also known as: fIPV, Polio Injection

Type: Inactivated ViralAge group: InfantsDoses: 2 3Route: Intradermal Or IntramuscularGovt. UIP: Yes

Injectable polio vaccine given alongside OPV to strengthen protection.

Protects against

  • Polio

Schedule

Fractional doses at 6 and 14 weeks, and a third dose at 9 months (UIP); full-dose IPV in private schedules.

Possible side effects

  • Pain and redness at site

Who should not get it

  • Severe allergy to a previous dose

Precautions

Can be given with other vaccines.

Prevents

Polio

Frequently asked questions

What does the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) vaccine protect against?

Polio

What is the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) schedule?

Fractional doses at 6 and 14 weeks, and a third dose at 9 months (UIP); full-dose IPV in private schedules.

What are the side effects of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)?

Pain and redness at site

Medically reviewed by

Medical review pending

Last updated

9 October 2026

Sources

  • Universal Immunization Programme schedule, MoHFW
  • IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP)
  • WHO position papers

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.

This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.