Until worldwide eradication of polio has been achieved, routine vaccination should continue. Poliomyelitis can be prevented by vaccination.
Routine immunization of children is recommended at 2, 4, and 18 months of age with a booster dose at 4-6 years of age. It is also acceptable to give an additional dose of IPV at 6 months of age for convenience of administration in combination with DTap and Hib.
Routine immunization for adults living in Canada is not necessary.
Primary immunization for non-immune adults and a booster is recommended for adults travelling to epidemic or endemic areas or for those with other exposure risks (Immunization of Travellers).