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Cases of polio (poliomyelitis) have not been entirely eradicated worldwide.* The polio vaccine is provided at no cost with most insurance plans. Plus, get a $5 off $20 coupon* for the next time you shop at CVS®. Age and other restrictions apply.*

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Important information about polio

The CDC recommends that children get four doses of polio vaccine,* and each dose should be administered at each of the following ages: 2 months old, 4 months old, 6 through 18 months old, and 4 through 6 years old.

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What you should know about polio

Polio is a disease that can cause paralysis

Polio is a serious disease that is caused by a virus. It is most often transmitted through direct contact with someone who has the virus, but some people get it through food and water.

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Polio has not been eradicated worldwide

The number of polio cases has been substantially lowered, but not eradicated. There is no cure for polio once infected, so the CDC still urges children be vaccinated to protect them from this potentially devastating illness.

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CDC urges children be vaccinated

Polio vaccines are not mandated by federal law. However, according to the CDC, laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia* require this vaccination for children entering kindergarten.

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FAQs

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is not known exactly how long people who received the polio vaccine will be protected against the virus, but it is believed that the vaccine is effective for many years. Adults who are at higher risk for polio and were already vaccinated as a child may be eligible for a booster dose. For further information, visit the CDC page on the polio vaccine’s duration of protection:

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Polio vaccines are not mandated by federal law. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), laws in almost all 50 states and the District of Columbia* require this vaccination for children entering kindergarten.

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  • *FOR $5 OFF $20 COUPON: Offer available January 8, 2025, through August 10, 2025, while supplies last. Appointments scheduled online will receive the coupon after vaccination. Limit one per customer per vaccine visit. For vaccines that require multiple doses, the coupon will be given with vaccine series completion. Merchandise coupon redeemable at CVS Pharmacy® and Longs Drugs® for one-time use. Terms and conditions apply. See coupon for details. $5 savings applied to total qualifying minimum purchase of $20 (after other coupons and discounts are applied). Reward cannot be earned in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York. This offer is solely made by CVS® and not connected with any vaccine manufacturer.

  • *FOR POLIO HAS NOT BEEN ENTIRELY DESTROYED: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why CDC is working to end polio globally. June 28, 2023. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/global-polio-vaccination/why/ Accessed February 29, 2024. 

  • *FOR VACCINES OFFERED: Availability varies by state based on regulations. Age restrictions apply. Available when a certified immunizer is on duty. Eligible patients will not pay any copayments unless otherwise required by their plan, including Medicare Part B. Vaccines are currently available at most CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations and is no cost with most insurance plans.

  • *FOR CHILDREN GET FOUR DOSES OF POLIO VACCINE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Polio vaccination: What everyone should know. October 12, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/polio/public/index.html Accessed February 29, 2024.

  • *FOR LAWS IN ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State school immunization requirements and vaccine exemption laws. February 2022. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/school-vaccinations.pdf Accessed January 7, 2025. 

  • *FOR RSV: Respiratory syncytial virus.

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