Today, parents are skeptical about vaccinations. Increasingly, the news is that the baby did not tolerate the vaccination well and ended up in the hospital with serious complications. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a child to become ill after vaccination, his he alth deteriorates, he becomes irritable and does not sleep well. All this is so. But you need to get used to it. At least in order to be calm in case of infection. After all, it is known that the disease will pass more easily if a person is vaccinated against certain viruses and infectious bacteria. For example, DTP is one of the important and mandatory vaccinations. Let's figure out what to expect after vaccination and how to help your child get over the addiction to the vaccine.
DTP is an important vaccine
What do you know about diseases like tetanus, whooping cough or diphtheria? You probably know how scary they are. By refusing to vaccinate your child, you take responsibility for his life and he alth. The comprehensive DTP vaccination is one of the most important vaccinations, and WHO strongly recommends that you do not refuse it. The vaccine consists of dead cells of pathogens. After the introduction of the drug, the body remembers its enemies, and when it meets, it will turn on powerful protection. By vaccinating a child, you help him get stronger, increase immunity. A reaction to the DTP vaccination, of course, can be observed. But this is no reason to refuse it.
How the body reacts to DTP
Having received a dose of bacteria, the body begins to study them and develop immunity. There is a serious restructuring of the entire immune system. Like it or not, but the reaction to the vaccine can be any. It will be strange if the body does not react in any way to the vaccine. And the first reactions will be noticeable after 1-3 days. First, the injection site will turn red and swell. This is fine. Literally a few hours after the manipulation, the child will become irritable and restless, will be capricious, refuse to eat. Secondly, after vaccination, the child may experience indigestion and the appearance of a gag reflex. Don't be afraid. Thirdly, the reaction to DTP vaccination can also manifest itself in temperature (from slight to very high). Fourth, there is no certainty that allergies will not occur.
What to do if you have a reaction to DTP
In case of vomiting and diarrhea, give your child more to drink to prevent dehydration. It is better to give lightly s alted water, broths. The child refuses to eat - do not force him. Appetite will return in time. If body temperaturejumped over 38 degrees, immediately give the baby an antipyretic and monitor his condition. Let him sleep more. At high temperatures, the reaction to DTP vaccination may be in the form of convulsions or a choking cough. In this case, you should urgently call an ambulance. Do not go outside after vaccination, do not visit places with a large number of people. Any infection is now dangerous for the child. In the event that the reaction to the DPT vaccination manifests itself in the form of an allergy, it is necessary to observe. If the slightest swelling appears on the body, and it grows, urgently go to the hospital. Sometimes after vaccination, a complication such as Quincke's edema is noted. This reaction appears within the first 20 minutes after the vaccine is administered.
drawing conclusions
We hope that you will draw the right conclusions. DPT vaccination is required. Doing it is a must. After all, this is to protect your child. And reactions to vaccination, although they happen, but quickly pass.
