After what age is routine polio vaccine no longer recommended?
Routine polio vaccination is not recommended for persons 18 years of age and older who reside in the United States. However, three groups of adult at higher risk for coming into contact with polio virus should consider polio vaccination: • Those traveling in polio-endemic or high risk areas of the world. Ask your health care provider for specific information on whether you need to be vaccinated. • Those working in a laboratory and handling specimens that might contain polioviruses. • Those who are healthcare workers or have close contact with a person who could be infected with poliovirus.
