What happens if you overdose on polio vaccine?

There is no risk of overdose, fully immunized children receiving extra doses of OPV will receive extra protection against polio. The vaccine is administered multiple times to ensure full protection. There is minimal risk of adverse effects from OPV.

What happens if you get the Tdap vaccine twice?

Studies looked at the safety of giving multiple Tdap doses because there is a theoretical risk for severe local reactions (called hypersensitivity) if the tetanus component of the vaccine is given too often.

Was there side effects to polio vaccine?

redness, pain, swelling, or a lump where the shot was given; low fever; joint pain, body aches; drowsiness, mild fussiness or crying; or.

Can you get Tdap vaccine twice in a year?

See the Summary of Pertussis Vaccine Recommendations. Adults should get one dose of the tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine every 10 years. However, CDC recommends adults get one dose of Tdap in place of a Td dose if they have never received Tdap.

What happens if you get the same Covid vaccine twice?

Using two different vaccines is a bit like giving the immune system two pictures of the virus, maybe one face-on and one in profile. “If you give two different types of vaccine, then you tend to get a better immune response than if you give the same vaccine twice,” Fletcher says.

Can polio cause problems later in life?

Post-polio syndrome is rarely life-threatening, but severe muscle weakness can lead to complications: Falls. Weakness in your leg muscles makes it easier for you to lose your balance and fall. You then might break a bone, such as a hip, leading to other complications.

Do you need a Covid vaccine if you already had Covid?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 because: Research has not yet shown how long you are protected from getting COVID-19 again after you recover from COVID-19. Vaccination helps protect you even if you’ve already had COVID-19.