Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated, Type 3
Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated, Type 3 (Saukett) is an immunization vaccine used to protect against poliomyelitis caused by type 3 poliovirus. The vaccine contains inactivated (killed) virus and is typically administered as part of combination polio vaccines in national immunization programs, primarily given during early childhood. The Saukett strain was specifically developed as a safe, non-replicating alternative to oral polio vaccines for preventing type 3 poliovirus infection.
An inactivated vaccine providing immunity against type 3 poliovirus, commonly used in childhood immunization schedules worldwide.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 763100
- Generic
- Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated, Type 3 (Saukett)
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Quadracel, Vaxelis, Ipol, PEDIARIX, Pentacel, Kinrix
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- prefilled syringe, injection, suspension
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Active immunization against poliomyelitis caused by type 3 wild poliovirus. The vaccine is indicated for routine childhood immunization and may be used for primary vaccination in children, healthcare workers, or travelers to regions where poliovirus circulation remains a risk.
The vaccine contains highly purified, inactivated type 3 poliovirus (Saukett strain) that cannot cause disease. When administered, it stimulates the immune system to produce protective antibodies against type 3 poliovirus without the risk of vaccine-associated paralytic polio.
This vaccine is typically administered as part of combination vaccines containing all three poliovirus types (Types 1, 2, and 3). It is contraindicated in individuals with severe allergic reactions to any vaccine component. As an inactivated vaccine, it cannot be shed or transmitted to others, making it suitable for immunocompromised household contacts.
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