JKO Polio: The Disease and Vaccines that Prevent Disease Course

Which statement regarding poliovirus infection is true?

All of the above

A 20-year-old man is a new recruit in Army basic training. The current recommendation of the US military to protect him from polio is...

One dose

Which statement regarding polio transmission is true?

All of the above

Most children (greater than 70 percent) infected with poliovirus will develop...

No symptoms

Which statement regarding polio incidence is true?

All of the above

Which statement regarding outcomes of polio infection is true?

All of the above

Which statement regarding polio vaccines is true?

All of the above

Vaccine Associated Paralytic Polio (VAPP) is a rare complication of receipt of oral polio vaccine (OPV).

True

Which statement regarding inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is true?

IPV is a component of some combination vaccine products that have been licensed to also protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP).

A 20-year-old woman presents for a wellness exam. She has lived all her life in the United States and she has no plans for overseas travel. Should she receive polio vaccine today?

A 30-year-old man has just immigrated to the United States from Africa. He has no history of prior polio immunization. He plans to continue worldwide travel. What polio vaccine regimen is recommended?

Three doses

A 40-year-old woman is planning travel to a country where wild poliovirus is still a threat. She has a documented record of two prior doses of IPV, spaced by an appropriate interval. What polio vaccine regimen is recommended?

One dose

The current recommendation to protect children in the United States from polio is...

At least three doses of IPV, with the final dose of the series given after age 4-years

Administering IPV at intervals shorter than the recommended timing between doses may result in lower vaccine effectiveness.

True

When vaccinating children or adults with IPV, the minimum interval between the final dose of IPV and the previous dose of IPV is 6 months.

True

Polioviruses are transmitted by...

Person-to-person via the fecal-oral route

Polioviruses are transmitted by...

Person-to-person via the fecal-oral route

One dose of IPV

A 20-year-old man is a new recruit in Army basic training. The current recommendation of the US military to protect him from polio is...

One dose of IPV

Three doses of IPV

The current recommendation to protect children in the United States from polio is...

At least three doses of IPV, with the final dose of the series given after age 4-years

Which statement regarding polio incidence is true?

All of the above.

Which statement regarding inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is true?

IPV is a component of some combination vaccine products that have been licensed to also protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP).

A 20-year-old woman presents for a wellness exam. She has lived all her life in the United States and she has no plans for overseas travel. Should she receive polio vaccine today?

Which statement regarding outcomes of polio infection is true?

All of the above.

Administering IPV at intervals shorter than the recommended timing between doses may result in lower vaccine effectiveness.

True

Which statement regarding polio vaccines is true?

All of the above.

Most children (greater than 70 percent) infected with poliovirus will develop...

No symptoms

Which statement regarding polio transmission is true?

All of the above.

Which statement regarding poliovirus infection is true?

All of the above.

When vaccinating children or adults with IPV, the minimum interval between the final dose of IPV and the previous dose of IPV is 6 months.

True

Vaccine Associated Paralytic Polio (VAPP) is a rare complication of receipt of oral polio vaccine (OPV).

True