In the modern world, infant mortality has declined significantly, and largely due to timely vaccinations. A huge number of previously lethal diseases are now not afraid of kids, moreover, many of them never even face terrible ailments. But parents, especially young ones and first-timers, are terrified of the consequences of vaccinations. Let's try to figure out if the reactions of children to the injected drugs are so terrible.
What is DTP
Even before the baby is 1 year old, he is vaccinated with the strange name DPT. It is very important for the future he alth of the child, as it protects him from infection with three very serious diseases at once: whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. All preventive vaccinations are difficult for the body, because they reconfigure the child's immunity. DTP is notexception. And since it protects against three diseases at once, the vaccine is given to babies with great difficulty. It is the temperature after DTP vaccinations that scares parents so much.
Preparation for vaccination
Because DPT is so difficult for children to tolerate, in addition to the usual pre-vaccination precautions (at least two weeks even without colds, etc.), it is worth following a number of recommendations so that the temperature after DTP vaccination remains within the acceptable range. So, you should not start a new feeding, change your place of residence or go on vacation, go to visit. If the mother continues to breastfeed, she needs to strictly monitor her diet, not to buy new, unusual cosmetics. Children older than a year (before re-vaccinations) should be abolished in the diet of tangerine oranges, chocolate, all sorts of chips and other unhe althy excesses. For children with allergies, you will need to consult a doctor about antihistamines; the temperature after DTP vaccinations will still rise, but other allergic reactions will be avoided.
Post-vaccination measures
Most Russian doctors agree that it is better to refrain from walking and swimming for three days after vaccination. Still, children have a significant burden on the body. Nursing mothers should continue to avoid food temptations, and the children themselves should not be given new feeds, and not less than a week after the "shot". If the temperature has risen after DTP vaccination, these precautions must be observed especially clearly.
Common reactions
When norm althe reaction of the child to the vaccine is still the temperature after DTP vaccinations will rise, and to fairly high limits. Up to 39 - in most cases. It is necessary to shoot it down, without waiting until it “jumps” to such limits, it is possible - even at 38. It is very difficult for relatives to perceive a loud children's cry, up to a squeal, especially since it can last for hours. But this is also a common reaction, you just have to endure and try to calm the baby. It will also be difficult for a child to eat, moodiness and irritability increase, there may be increased drowsiness, diarrhea or just nausea.
When to call the doctor
It's time to be scared and sound the alarm when a high temperature appears after DPT vaccination (above 39 - up to 40), especially if it does not go astray and lasts more than a day. A bad symptom is also the hardening of the injection or its increase. Seizures can be caused by fever or complications from vaccinations.
However, you should not be panicky afraid of vaccination and refuse it. Yes, children can hardly tolerate DTP, but the diseases from which it protects them are much worse than the injection itself. You just need to take all the precautions, carefully observe the baby and obey the doctor. Most children, however, respond to vaccinations much more easily than frightened parents seem.
