Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it.
Indications (areas of application)
- All contacts of poliomyelitis sufferers (regardless of vaccination status).
- A secondary case is cause for latch vaccinations.
Implementation
- Post-exposure vaccination with IPV (inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine) without time delay.
- Immediate comprehensive identification and determination of measures by the health authority.
Lock vaccination with IPV and determine further action by order of the health authorities.
