Dosage & Schedule

OPV (ORAL POLIO VACCINE) – DOSAGE & SCHEDULE

• OPV is given as drops by mouth
• DOSE: 2 drops
• It is recommended as follows:
  • 1^st  dose: At birth
  • 2^nd dose: 6 wks
  • 3^rd dose: 10 wks
  • 4^thdose: 14 wks
  • 5^th dose: 9 months
  • 6^th dose: 16-18 months
  • 7^th dose: 5 years