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inactivated poliovirus vaccine 
A vaccine consisting of inactivated poliovirus (IPV) types 1,2 and 3, with active immunizing activity against poliomyelitis. Upon intramuscular vaccination, inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) activates the immune system to develop antibodies against polioviruses. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
US brand name:IPOL
Acronym:IPV