Nowhere without vaccinations: children’s vaccinations and advice before vaccination are necessary




Vaccination of children is always a very serious and ambiguous issue. Nowadays, there are many different opinions and beliefs about vaccinations, and parents do not always know what decision to make. In today’s article we will explain why vaccination of children in Ukraine is necessary.

The WHO has officially recognized the refusal of vaccination as a global threat to humanity. According to research by this organization, vaccination against dangerous infections is one of the most cost-effective ways to avoid disease and prevents 2-3 million deaths a year.
In addition, it should be noted that from September 1, 2019, public schools may prohibit those children who have not received the necessary vaccinations in accordance with the Calendar of preventive vaccinations.

On the effectiveness of vaccinations for children

The essence of preventive vaccinations is that the body is injected with a drug - a vaccine, in response to which the body produces special cells - specific antibodies that protect people from relevant diseases.
According to Dr. Komarovsky vaccination of childrenit is definitely necessary and it is necessary to do it in the terms accurately appointed by the pediatrician as, the more you are exact, the preventive maintenance is higher.

The essence of preventive vaccinations is that the drug is injected into the body - a vaccine, in response to which the body produces special cells - specific antibodies that protect people from relevant diseases.
According to the most popular pediatrician in Ukraine, Dr. Komarovsky , it is definitely necessary to vaccinate children and it is necessary to do so within the time clearly specified by the pediatrician, because the more accurate you are, the higher the preventive effectiveness.

Last year , the Ministry of Health of Ukraine published a calendarbaby vaccinations this fall. According to him, Ukrainian children will now be vaccinated against tuberculosis only once every 3-5 days after birth. Then, by the age of seven, children need to be tested for tuberculosis, the Mantoux test, which can show the absence of this infection in the child’s body.Also, newborns in the first 24 hours of their lives should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, which is a viral infection that affects the liver. Children under 1 year of age are most at risk, so doctors advise parents not to procrastinate with the decision to vaccinate their baby. It is very important to get all three vaccines - on the first day, at 2 months and 6 months, it depends on the level of protection of the child. From the summer of 2019, vaccinations will be available in private maternity hospitals and perinatal centers, as well as at a private doctor or private clinic - from your family doctor, therapist or pediatrician, with whom you signed a declaration.

At the age of 1 year, the child needs to be vaccinated with CCP (measles, mumps, rubella), then at the age of 6 to undergo routine revaccination to protect against these diseases. The Priorix vaccine, which is retrained by the WHO, is now the most reliable and reputable healthcare organization in the world.

Information on the balances and availability of immunobiological drugs purchased at the expense of the State budget in the regions of Ukraine can be found at the link .In addition, the vaccination calendar mentions the vaccination of children with diphtheria and tetanus at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months, revaccination is carried out at 6 years, then every 10 years of life. This vaccine is very important for your child, because due to the low level of vaccination, experts predict the possible risk of an outbreak of diphtheria, an acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and nasopharynx, as well as general intoxication, cardiovascular, nervous and nervous. excretory system. Tetanus is another acute disease whose toxin acts on the nervous system and leads to strong, painful muscle cramps. According to the CDC (Federal Agency for Health), 99% of people who are vaccinated against these two diseases do not get them. Along with diphtheria and tetanus from two months of age begin to be vaccinated against pertussis. Pertussis vaccine is usually available in combination with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (DPT).

Also, at this age, mandatory polio vaccination is carried out, which is repeated at 6 and 14 years. Poliovirus is spread from person to person most often through dirty hands, contaminated food and water. Six doses of the vaccine are enough to build up immunity to polio for the rest of your life.

The last of the ten mandatory vaccinations in childhood is vaccination against HIV. Hemophilic infection can cause meningitis, pneumonia, otitis, and other inflammatory purulent diseases. According to published WHO data, a child should receive 2 doses of the vaccine at the age of 2 and 4 months and revaccination at the age of 6 years. The vaccine does not include live microorganisms, so it is impossible to get hemophilic infection after vaccination.

Finally, we publish some tips from Dr. Komarovsky, which should be followed before vaccinating children: - Minimize the load on the digestive system. Under no circumstances should the child be forced to eat. The day before vaccination, if possible, limit the amount and concentration of food eaten. You should also not eat at least an hour before the vaccination.

- Limit your child’s contact with people, especially children, for 3-4 days before vaccination. Also, try to avoid crowded places - shops, restaurants, public transport and crowded events.

- Do not put too much clothing on the baby, in which he may be hot. It will be highly undesirable if the vaccine is given to a child who is sweating profusely and with a lack of fluid in the body.

- Before vaccination in the clinic, if possible, try to avoid contact with other people.

Take care of yourself and your family!

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