What are the signs and symptoms of a serious reaction to the inactivated polio vaccine?
If a serious allergic reaction would occur, it would usually happen within minutes after receiving the vaccine. • Hives (red, itchy bumps with burning feeling on the skin) that have spread all over the body. • Redness or swelling of the face. • Swelling of the mouth and throat. • Weakness, dizziness, or a fast heartbeat. • Wheezing or trouble breathing. What should I do if I develop a serious reaction to inactivated polio vaccine? • If you develop signs and symptoms of a serious reaction, seek medical care immediately . If you are having an allergic reaction, lie down with your legs up and have someone drive you to the nearest hospital or call 911. Make sure you tell the caregivers that you recently received the inactivated polio vaccine. Tell them the date and time it was given. Ask your caregiver to put in a Vaccine Adverse Event Report or contact the following: • Vaccine Adverse Event Report Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research 1401 Rockville Pike, Ste 200N Rockville, MD 208
