Many parents experience fear of vaccinations akin to panic. Doctors, in turn, are surprised by this behavior.
Vaccinate or not
Modern parents spend a lot of time on social networks and on various sites. They read information indiscriminately and accept what they read as truth. And they don’t even think that most of those who present negative information about vaccinations to them do not have a medical education, or other factors influenced their experience, for example, allergies hidden from the doctor.
There are also doctors who did not acquire their diploma for knowledge. A meeting with such doctors can harm one child, and as a result, hundreds will refuse vaccinations. It is worth remembering that each child is individual and will take the vaccine in a completely different way than the children of neighbors or friends.
When asked whether or not to vaccinate, many parents lean in favor of a negative answer. They believe that the diseases they vaccinate against cannot be contracted. After all, these daysEpidemics are largely prevented by vaccines.
However, illness can come from an unexpected direction. It can be brought by a grandmother from a trip to India or a neighbor from places of detention. A child can become infected in the sandbox. After all, in addition to children, cats and dogs spend time there, which relieve themselves.
Vaccinations given by professionals may have negative consequences, but they will be less detrimental than past diseases. For example, if a child develops an allergy to a component of the drug, it will be tolerated more easily than measles.
Many parents mistakenly believe that the measles vaccine can lead to the development of autism in a child. Scientists in 2005 proved that autism and vaccinations have no relationship. This misconception can be attributed to the myths of the Internet network.
Much more deplorable for the he alth of the baby can be affected by measles, tuberculosis or rubella. Poliomyelitis carried by a child can lead to disability. Tetanus, which can be contracted from the slightest scratch or bruise, is a deadly disease.
Permanent contraindications
The list of contraindications to vaccination is divided into two categories. The first is permanent contraindications. Vaccinations are strictly contraindicated for patients with diseases such as HIV, immunodeficiency, malignant neoplasms.
This also includes patients with a poor response to the previous dose of the drug - a temperature of at least 40 degrees or edema. Suchepisodes, as well as pregnancy, are also contraindications to vaccinations.
Temporary contraindications
The second category includes temporary contraindications to childhood vaccinations. These are contraindications due to recent acute illnesses. These include colds and intestinal infections. At least 14 days must pass from the moment of recovery to the vaccination.
When agreed with the doctor, this period can be extended to 6 weeks or reduced to 1 week. Mild cough and runny nose are not considered contraindications. Parents are wary of vaccinating during this period. Although only a doctor can prescribe or cancel a vaccine.
Exacerbation of chronic diseases is the reason for temporary cancellation, but not serious contraindications to vaccinations. Before vaccination, you should wait 2 to 4 weeks for remission. The third reason is plasma or blood transfusion.
True and false contraindications
Vaccination contraindications can be divided into true and false. The list of false contraindications is much wider. These include:
- Prematurity of children. This factor is only relevant for BCG if the baby was born weighing less than 2 kg.
- Anemia and malnutrition.
- The presence of an acute illness without fever and in a mild form.
- Dysbacteriosis. It all depends on the reason for its occurrence. If it is caused by taking antibiotics, then the vaccination is delayed until complete recovery. A slight deviation of stool values from the norm for other reasons cannotserve as an outlet for vaccinations. At the same time, diarrhea is a fairly weighty argument for canceling the vaccination until complete healing.
- Stable neurological conditions. These include children with Down syndrome, with cerebral palsy, with the consequences of injuries and other diseases of a similar nature.
- Congenital malformations and chronic diseases, and many other indicators.
All of the above contraindications to vaccinations are true. Diseases can be prevented through vaccination. The first example is colds. After all, the flu and its modifications can lead to very adverse consequences. This applies to both children and adults.
"Grippol": indications and contraindications
There are many vaccine options for these shots. One of them is the "Grippol" vaccine. It has indications for use and, of course, contraindications.
Doctors advise using the vaccine for vaccinations of children, schoolchildren and the elderly over 60 years of age. After all, they are more susceptible to the occurrence of various diseases. And when complications appear, they endure them much harder than other people.
The second subgroup, which is recommended to use the drug, are people prone to the frequent occurrence of various diseases. Diseases can become chronic and lead to adverse consequences.
The third subgroup is people who are at risk of developing diseases due to their occupation. To theminclude doctors, social workers, teachers, service and trade workers.
Medical contraindications for vaccinations include:
- allergic to drug components;
- period of exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- allergic reactions to other drugs of the same group;
- period of colds and intestinal disorders.
Grippol: pros and cons
Many people think whether to get vaccinated or not. On the one hand, the "Grippol" vaccine will help to get sick a little less often or completely eliminate the possibility of infection. If the disease can still overcome the barrier and penetrate the body, then it will be much easier to proceed. The likelihood of complications in this case is reduced to zero.
But, on the other hand, recently viruses have been mutating very quickly and often, so it is impossible to guess which flu will rage. Therefore, vaccination may simply not help. You may still have to get sick even if the vaccine was not given in advance, but at the beginning of the epidemic or at its height.
Vaccination calendar
Basically, all vaccinations are given in childhood. Every pediatrician has a vaccination table. It outlines the timing of vaccination.
If a child is quite often exposed to various kinds of diseases, then he should be vaccinated against diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae. Such a wand can cause quite serious diseases, such as:
- purulentmeningitis;
- otitis media;
- osteomyelitis;
- pneumonia and others.
The dates are approximate. More precisely, they are valid only on the condition that there are no contraindications and delays in vaccinations. If they are, the doctor must develop an individual vaccination schedule for the child.
| Disease for which vaccination is given | Age | More information |
| Hepatitis B (1 vaccination) | 12 hours after birth | Done with the written consent of the mother. Can be done at the clinic in 1 month |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | 3 to 7 days | Done with the written consent of the mother. Can be done later at the clinic. |
| Hepatitis B (2 vaccinations) | 1 month | If the deadline for 1 vaccination is not shifted |
| Whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, polio (DTP, 1 vaccination) | 3 months | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| DPT, 2 vaccinations | 4, 5 months | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| DTP, 3 vaccinations, and hepatitis B | 6 months | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| Measles, rubella, mumps (stage 1) | 12 months | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| DTP revaccination (stage 1) | 18 months | It is extremely hard to bear. The injection may temporarily take away the leg |
| Revaccination against polio | 20 months | May do with DTP revaccination |
| Measles, rubella, mumps (stage 2) | 6 years | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| BCG revaccination | 6-7 years old | In 1st grade |
| DTP-2 revaccination | 7-8 years old | Whooping Cough Free |
| Rubella shot | 13 years old | Girls |
| Hepatitis vaccine | 13 years old | In her absence |
| Revaccination: DTP, polio and BCG | 14-15 years old | Done with the written consent of the mother |
| Tetanus booster | Every 10 years | Done with the written consent of the mother |
If necessary, it can be supplemented with some special vaccinations or, conversely, narrow the list and take into account all contraindications to vaccinations.
Should I do BCG?
Many parentsbelieve that it is not necessary to load the child's body immediately after birth with vaccines. After all, BCG is done a few days after birth. Is it possible to do BCG for each specific child, it is up to the parents to decide, and no one else. After all, now the mother can write a refusal, and the vaccine will not be carried out.
But it is generally accepted that vaccination will protect the child from tuberculosis. It has many contraindications and indications for use. That is why, if the child is premature or weak, or has malformations, the vaccine will not be given. If everything is in order with the he alth of the baby, then you should not refuse it.
Tuberculosis is a serious disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets. The child can become infected with them immediately after discharge from the hospital. After all, not all people with an open stage of tuberculosis are isolated from society.
Measles, rubella, mumps
Vaccination against mumps, measles and rubella is given to a child when he is one year old. This is perhaps the only vaccine that you should not refuse even if you do not want to get vaccinated.
Not every child can survive measles. After all, the number of deaths from this disease rolls over. Even if the child survives, his immune system will be practically at zero. He will be constantly ill for the next two years.
Mumps is popularly called mumps. This disease canlead the boy to infertility. It is less problematic for girls. Infertility does not threaten them, but their he alth will be undermined.
Rubella is a little easier than measles and mumps. But this is only until the onset of childbearing age. If the disease occurs at the time of pregnancy, this will lead to the development of fetal deformities. Well, if the husband gets sick with rubella, then he can also infect the expectant mother. The consequences will be the same.
In order for the action of vaccination immunity to last for a longer period, experts recommend not to forget about revaccination in adolescence. Vaccination against mumps, measles and rubella is useful, but do not forget about the characteristics of the child, if they exist. Weakened immunity and the presence of allergies require consultation with a doctor before vaccination.
Memo for parents
In order for the vaccination schedule, or rather, their schedule, to be fully observed, and the vaccination to be transferred by the child with the least shock, parents need to follow a few simple rules.
Before vaccination, you must measure the temperature at home. In order for the doctor to allow the vaccination and it was well tolerated by the child, the temperature should be 36.6-36.7 degrees.
Before entering the vaccination room, all patients go to see a pediatrician. He should talk about how the child feels today and what diseases have been transferred to him lately. If you have allergies, do not hide this fact from your doctor. It will only hurtto kid. The more detailed the story, the less negative consequences will arise.
Vaccination refusal must be justified by substantive reasons, not maternal fears. After all, all parents at one time were given the same series of vaccinations, and this did not lead to negative consequences. And what some users write in the comments can be very far from the truth.
If the child is allergic, the doctor may give him an antihistamine before vaccination. Or a different vaccine is chosen for the vaccination. It may be paid, but the he alth of the child is much more expensive.
But no matter what is said or written, only parents can decide whether to vaccinate or not. If a decision is made to vaccinate all the same, then after it you should not neglect the instructions of the doctors. It is desirable to isolate the child for a while from communication with other children. Indeed, in this case, they are carriers of diseases.
If the choice is not in favor of vaccination, then you should also be careful when dealing with other children. After all, they can be carriers of pathogens and harm the he alth of the baby. In this case, it is recommended to avoid playgrounds and squares.
In addition, it may affect the admission of the child to kindergarten. Most managers refuse to accept children without vaccinations, justifying their position by the fact that this can be dangerous for the child. Although there is no document regulating this issue.
