The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee is discussing how to make the current polio vaccination recommendations easier to understand.
On February 23, 2023, Sarah Kidd, M.D., MPH, presented to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) proposed language for adult polio vaccinations in the U.S.
The CDC's current recommendations for Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) for adults originated in 2000 and focus on those at increased risk of poliovirus exposure. However, it remains unclear when or if a booster was advised.
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