Polio (standalone) Vaccine in HORNCHURCH

About this service at Healthcare Pharmacy - Hornchurch

Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious enterovirus transmitted mainly through the fecal-oral route or via contaminated food and water. It replicates in the intestines and can invade the nervous system, destroying anterior horn motor neurons and causing irreversible flaccid paralysis—often in the legs—within hours. In severe cases, respiratory muscle paralysis leads to asphyxiation. Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) stimulates robust circulating serum IgG antibodies that prevent viremia and neuro-invasion. Standalone IPV or booster immunization is recommended for travellers visiting countries with ongoing polio transmission or countries subject to WHO International Health Regulations (IHR) temporary polio booster requirements.

How to book Polio (standalone) Vaccine

• 1Select an available time slot online at Healthcare Pharmacy - Hornchurch.
• 2Receive instant SMS & email appointment confirmation.
• 3Attend your consultation at 2 TADWORTH PARADE, ELM PARK, HORNCHURCH.