What Is Polio?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Vaccine Allergies
The vaccine for polio is very safe. However, a very small number of people will experience a negative reaction to it. If there has been a history of reactions to medications in the past then your doctor should be informed. When reactions do occur, they will sometimes happen hours after the vaccine was administered, although it can also sometimes be minutes.
Typical symptoms of a reaction include weakness and difficulty breathing, and they may start to wheeze. The patient can also develop and accelerated heart rate, and they may also feel lightheaded. Reactions to any medication have the potential to be severe, so get emergency medical assistance as soon as a problem is suspected.
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