Should You Get a Polio Vaccine Booster?

Polio spread is being monitored by healthcare officials in the United States, with one case of polio-prompted paralysis having been confirmed in New York state. Healthcare experts say global outbreaks of vaccine-derived polio cases should prompt parents to vaccinate their children as soon as possible, and adults to ensure they're up-to-date on their polio vaccines. The routine childhood vaccination regimen in the U.S. consists of four doses of an inactivated polio vaccine, three doses are considered 99 to 100% effective against paralytic polio. If you're traveling internationally, experts add that a polio booster shot may be necessary depending on your destination. Read more from Good Housekeeping here.