oral polio vaccine (opv)

Are There Any Risks Associated with OPV?

While OPV is generally safe, there are some risks:
In rare cases, the attenuated virus in OPV can mutate and lead to vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV).
It is not recommended for immunocompromised individuals due to the risk of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis (VAPP).

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