Get Travel Polio Vaccination in Lagos

Where can I get the travel polio vaccination in Lagos?

The adult travel polio vaccine (Inactivated Polio Vaccine) is currently available in Lagos exclusively through private preventive healthcare providers like Inocul8. Public primary healthcare centres (PHCs) only administer routine polio vaccines to children under one year of age. As of September 2026, a single travel dose costs between ₦15,000 and ₦56,600 at Inocul8 and includes the globally recognized vaccination record required for international travel.

Key Definitions

• Polio (Poliomyelitis): A highly infectious viral disease that can affect the brain and spinal cord, potentially causing paralysis.

• Poliovirus: The virus responsible for causing the polio infection.

• Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV): An injectable vaccine that uses a killed form of the poliovirus to safely stimulate immune protection.

Where can I get travel polio vaccine?

Because government PHCs focus on routine childhood immunizations, adults seeking a polio booster for travel must utilize private preventive clinics.

Inocul8 provides travel polio vaccination services across selected locations in Lagos. You can book an appointment at any of the following access points:

Lagos Island & Lekki Axis:

• Lekki Phase 1

• Victoria Island (VI)

• Ikoyi & Banana Island

• Ikota & Chevron

• Ajah & Sangotedo

• Ibeju-Lekki

Lagos Mainland & Environs:

• Ikeja

• Surulere

• Magodo

• Festac Town

• Ago Palace Way

• Ikorodu

How do I book an appointment ?

Booking your appointment for your polio vaccination at Inocul8 takes just a few steps:

1. Book Online: Visit the Inocul8 Booking Portal to select your nearest location, preferred date, and convenient time slot.

2. Call or WhatsApp: Reach our care team directly at +2347063736485 or WhatsApp for inquiries and instant scheduling.

3. Email Support: Send your booking request to clinic@inocul8.com.ng

Who can receive the polio vaccine?

The adult polio travel vaccine is recommended for individuals traveling to or from countries with an active poliovirus risk.

• Fully Vaccinated Adults: If you completed your standard childhood polio series, you typically only need a single lifetime booster dose of IPV to meet travel requirements.

• Unvaccinated Adults: If you have never been vaccinated against polio, you will need to undergo a complete primary vaccination series.

How many doses of the vaccine do I need?

You need just a shot of the injectable polio vaccine to meet your travel requirement.

At a glance: travel polio summary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I get the travel polio vaccination?

You can access the adult travel polio vaccination at select private healthcare providers, including any Inocul8 Clinic and access point across Lagos.

What are the side effects of the vaccine?

The most common side effects are temporary and include mild pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.

How much does a dose cost?

The vaccine costs between ₦15,000 and ₦56,600 per dose as of September 2026. The exact price depends on the specific brand of the vaccine administered.

Do you offer a vaccination record or certificate?

Yes. Inocul8 provides the globally accepted ICVP (Yellow Card) required to prove your polio vaccination status for international travel.

When should I get the vaccine for travel?

To ensure your immune system is fully protected and to meet international travel regulations, your polio booster should ideally be administered between 4 weeks and 12 months prior to your departure date. You must ensure the clinic records this dose on an official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) (the Yellow Card) so you can present it at border crossings.