When you hear a word like polio you think of the old days. My job keeps me hopping all over the world, at least four different countries a year. Believe it or not, a polio vaccine for someone like me makes a lot of sense. If you tend to travel a lot you should cover all your bases. Dr. F at Travel Clinic of NY really opened my eyes to measures I can take to preserve my good health. I recommend this clinic to everyone! 
FAQs
What is Poliomyelitis?
Poliomyelitis is an acute illness caused by invasion of the gastrointestinal tract by the polio virus. Transmission is via food and saliva
Most people (95%) who become infected with poliomyelitis are asymptomatic. However, a small number of infected people (< 1%) will go on to develop paralysis, affecting the legs or the facial nerves
Where is it common?
While poliomyelitis is considered to be eliminated here in the US it still exists in many developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Who needs to get polio vaccine prior to traveling?
As of 1955, vaccination against polio became a routine childhood immunization in the US. Vaccination is a series of 3 doses of either injectable or oral polio vaccine.
Polio vaccination is indicated for people who:- Have not been previously immunized.
- Have not been fully immunized according to the US schedule.
- Travelling to areas where poliomyelitis is widespread
- Received their last dose of polio vaccine 10 years (or longer) ago.
Polio vaccine schedule
- Adults who were not immunized as children, or who are unsure of their immunization status should receive three doses of polio vaccine; the second dose is given four to eight weeks after the first, and a third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose.
- Two booster doses: the first 5–10 years after the last dose of the original course, and the second 10 years later.
Who should get a booster of Polio vaccine?
Booster of polio vaccine should be given to anyone who has been fully vaccinated (received five doses) but has not received a booster dose in the last 10 years, and is travelling to areas where poliomyelitis is widespread.
What should be expected post polio vaccination?
Transient pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site are common and may occur more frequently following subsequent doses
Where can travelers get vaccinated for polio in New York City?
Our certified Midtown Manhattan Travel clinic offers polio vaccination safely and promptly.
Please contact us today at (212) 696 5900 to ensure your travel safety.
For more information please go to: http://ww.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-IPV.pdf