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Sir my sister didn't get polio injection when she was little. She is now 18 years old. Can it affect my sister or can my sister get polio vaccine now? please tell me sir.
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Almost all cases of polio occur before age 5, therefore oral polio vaccine is usually not recommended beyond 5 years.
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