What are the signs and symptoms of a serious reaction to the oral polio vaccine?
• Serious allergic reaction: This would 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. • Paralysis: Paralysis caused by OPV may occur from about a week to a month after receiving the vaccine. • Muscle weakness. • Severe muscle aches and spasms. • Unable to move an arm or leg. • Others: • High fever or shaking chills. • Trouble thinking clearly or changes in behavior. What should I do if I develop a serious reaction to oral 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 received an oral polio vaccine. Tell them the
