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fIPV (0.1 mL) ID

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · FDA-approved active Biologic

fIPV is an inactivated polio vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3.

fIPV is an inactivated polio vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3. Used for Poliomyelitis prevention in outbreak response and immunization campaigns, Polio vaccination in resource-limited settings using fractional dosing.

At a glance

Generic namefIPV (0.1 mL) ID
SponsorCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug classvaccine
Targetpoliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 antigens
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

fIPV (fractional inactivated polio vaccine) contains chemically inactivated poliovirus antigens that trigger humoral and cellular immune responses without causing disease. The vaccine is administered intradermally in a reduced dose (0.1 mL) compared to standard intramuscular IPV, providing immunogenicity while conserving vaccine supply. This formulation is used in outbreak response and resource-limited settings to extend vaccine availability.

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