Need a polio vaccine for school, work, travel, or health protection?
The polio vaccine (IPV) protects against poliomyelitis, a serious and potentially disabling disease caused by poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3.

✔ Meets school & healthcare requirements
✔ Recommended for adults at increased risk of exposure
✔ Required for travel to certain countries

⏱ Typical turnaround: vaccination records are usually emailed in 3–5 days.

What the Polio Vaccine Protects Against

• Poliomyelitis (Polio) – A highly contagious viral infection that can cause permanent paralysis
• Poliovirus Types 1, 2 & 3 – IPV protects against all three wild poliovirus types
• Long-term complications – Helps prevent muscle weakness, paralysis, and post-polio syndrome

Who Should Get the Polio Vaccine?

The polio vaccine (IPV) is especially important for:

• Healthcare workers & clinical staff
• Laboratory workers handling poliovirus specimens
• Students requiring immunization for school
• Travelers to regions where polio is still present
• Adults who were never vaccinated or have incomplete records

Travel & Booster Recommendation

✈ Adults traveling to polio-affected countries should ensure they are up to date

• A one-time IPV booster is recommended for previously vaccinated adults traveling to high-risk areas
• Some countries require proof of polio vaccination for entry or exit

Adult Vaccination Schedule

For unvaccinated adults, the primary series is:

• First dose – at the start of the series
• Second dose – 1 to 2 months later
• Third dose – 6 to 12 months after the second dose

📌 Adults with incomplete vaccination should complete the remaining doses
📌 Previously vaccinated adults at risk may receive a single lifetime booster

⚠️ Important Eligibility Requirements

• Patients must be 18 years or older
• Must be 19 years or older in Connecticut

Who Should NOT Get the Polio Vaccine

Do NOT receive this vaccine if you:

• Had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of polio vaccine
• Have a severe allergy to any component of the vaccine, including the antibiotics neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B

📌 If you have a severe allergy, talk to a healthcare provider about your options

Talk to Your Doctor If You:

• Are moderately or severely ill on the day of vaccination
• Are pregnant (your provider can advise based on your risk)
• Have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines

Why This Vaccine Matters

Polio vaccination helps:

• ✔ Prevent a serious, potentially paralyzing infection
• ✔ Protect communities from outbreaks as polio remains active in some regions
• ✔ Meet school, employment, travel, and healthcare requirements
• ✔ Maintain long-term immunity

Payment & Cost Information (Vaccinations Only)

• This is a self-pay service (insurance not accepted)
• If you have insurance, consider checking with your provider for covered vaccine options
• Local health departments or clinics may offer lower-cost or free vaccines

Important Information

• This service provides vaccination only (not full medical care)
• Availability may vary by location
• Always confirm requirements with your school, employer, or destination country

Stay Protected & Get Cleared

Prevent infection. Protect others. Meet requirements.

👉 Schedule your Polio Vaccine today

ONLY OCCUPATIONAL CLINIC LOCATIONS PROVIDE THE POLIO VACCINATION