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Correct Answer: It is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., It is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients Advantages of IPV 1) Being an inactivated vaccine, it is safe to administer in - i) Persons with immunodeficiency ii) Persons undergoing coicosteroid or radiotherapy iii) During pregnancy 2) One or two doses of live vaccine (OPV) can be given safely as booster after an initial course of immunization with TV. 3) Does not require stringent conditions during storage and transpoation. Has a longer shelf life. 4) No risk of vaccine associated paralytic polio.
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