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What is inactivated poliovirus vaccine?
Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪtɪd poliovirus* ˌvækˈsin/
inactivated poliovirus vaccine
Definition
A vaccine consisting of inactivated poliovirus (IPV) types 1,2 and 3, with active immunizing activity against poliomyelitis. Upon intramuscular vaccination, inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) activates the immune system to develop antibodies against polioviruses.