India Beat Polio.
Keep Beating It.
India was declared polio-free in 2014 — a genuine public health win. Routine vaccination is what keeps it that way, protecting against paralysis and any risk of the virus returning.
Why This Vaccine Still Matters
Poliovirus spreads through the fecal-oral route, mainly affecting young children. In a small but real percentage of infections, it invades the nervous system and causes permanent paralysis — historically one of the most feared causes of childhood disability, before widespread vaccination changed that.
India's 2014 polio-free declaration was the result of a massive, sustained vaccination effort — not a reason to stop. The virus still circulates in a small number of countries, and routine immunization is what keeps India protected.
Today's routine schedule uses IPV (injectable), given as part of a child's regular immunization visits — the same protection families remember from pulse polio drops, in a different form.
India: polio-free since 2014
A real public health achievement, maintained by continued routine vaccination
Can cause permanent paralysis
The reason this was once one of the most feared childhood diseases
IPV — the injectable version
Part of routine infant immunization, alongside the OPV drops many remember
Still circulates elsewhere
A few countries still see cases — vaccination is what keeps India protected
Who Needs the Polio Vaccine
Infants, from 6 weeks
Part of the standard routine immunization schedule, given across multiple visits.
Children catching up on missed doses
It's never too late to complete a delayed or interrupted schedule.
Families wanting the full routine schedule at home
Bundled with other routine infant vaccines in our combination shots.
Travelers to polio-endemic regions
Some destinations recommend or require proof of recent vaccination.
Anyone unsure of their childhood vaccination record
A booster is a safe, simple way to close any real gap.
“I trained in an era where polio-related paralysis was still something we saw. India's polio-free status isn't a historical footnote — it's an ongoing result of parents keeping routine vaccination current, visit after visit. That's exactly what keeps it that way.”
— Dr. Gagan M.S. Malhotra, Founder & Senior Paediatrician
IAP EB Member · IAP Vaccinology Certified · 23 years in practice
Common Questions
Isn't India already polio-free?
Yes — India was officially declared polio-free in 2014, a huge public health achievement. But the virus still circulates in a few other countries, and routine vaccination remains essential to keep it that way and protect against imported cases.
What's the difference between OPV drops and IPV injection?
OPV (oral polio vaccine, the drops) is the version most people remember from pulse polio campaigns. IPV (inactivated polio vaccine, injectable) is part of the routine immunization schedule and is what we administer at home — both protect against the same disease.
At what age is the polio vaccine given?
It's part of the routine infant immunization schedule, typically starting at 6 weeks with multiple doses through the first year, plus boosters — your pediatrician will map out the exact schedule based on age and prior doses.
What does polio actually do?
Poliovirus spreads through the fecal-oral route and can invade the nervous system, causing permanent paralysis in a small percentage of infections — historically a leading cause of childhood disability before widespread vaccination.
Which brand do you use?
We stock Biopolio OPV Drops, and IPV is included as part of our hexavalent and pentavalent combination vaccines for routine infant immunization.
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IPV, part of our routine infant immunization schedule. Certified nurse. Cold-chain verified. Delhi NCR.