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Uses:

• The injection will be given by your doctor or nurse.
• An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in the muscle. A subcutaneous (sub-kyoo-TANE-ee-us) or SC injection is a shot given just under your skin.
• In infants and small children, the shot is usually given in the thigh; in adults, the shot is usually given in the upper arm.
• In children, a total of 4 shots of polio vaccine are given. The shots are usually given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years of age.
• This vaccine is not usually given to adults over the age of 18 living in the United States unless they may be exposed to polioviruses. If you are an adult receiving this vaccine, your doctor will tell you how many shots you need and when you should receive them.

• Try not to be late for a scheduled shot.
• Make another appointment as soon as possible if you miss your scheduled shot.

Special precautions:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using cancer medicines or cortisone medicine (such as prednisone), or if you are receiving radiation therapy.

Warnings:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this vaccine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have a fever, an infection, or any condition that affects your body's immune system.

Side Effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
• High fever (over 102 degrees F)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain, redness, swelling, or a lump where the injection was given
• Sleepiness, irritability