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Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Understand the importance of taking the polio vaccination every time it is offered.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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For protection, all children must be immunized against polio, with OPV every time it is offered.
Polio is a proven safe vaccine. There are no side effects to OPV, and it is not harmful to take it multiple times.
Even if your child is suffering from minor ailments such as a fever, cough, cold, diarrhoea or some other illness on the day of Polio immunization, s/he should still be immunized.
Polio immunization is a cost free service available at the Government health facilities for your child.
Two polio drops are administered along with Routine Immunization at government health facilities and during NIDs/SNIDs for you and your child's convenience.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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It is safe for a sick child to be administered OPV.
Key Response: Even if your child is suffering from minor ailments such as a fever, cough, cold, diarrhoea or some other illness on the day of Polio immunization, s/he should still be immunized.
Polio vaccine does not make children weak.
Key Response: Polio is a proven safe vaccine. There are no side effects to OPV, and it is not harmful to take it multiple times.
What if I miss the polio drops or the routine immunization cycle?
Key Response: You must resume immunization as soon as possible. Polio immunization is a cost free service available at the Government health facilities. Two polio drops are administered along with Routine Immunization at government health facilities and during NIDs/SNIDs for you and your child's convenience.
What is the minimum number of times my child should be given Polio drops?
Key Response: For protection, all children must be immunized against polio, with OPV every time it is offered- up to age 5.
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