With the passage of time and the development of medicine, scientistsbegan to create special vaccines for this or that ailment. Having vaccinated, you can not be afraid to pick up a rather serious disease. It is worth noting that vaccination in Russia is carried out voluntarily, but many doctors insist on vaccinations and convince people that they are needed.
There is a definite schedule for immunizing children before3 years. In the absence of vaccination, many babies are not taken to kindergartens and other preschool institutions. That is why it is so important to know what vaccinations are necessary for children. The schedule (Russia) establishes certain terms for vaccination. It is about them that will be discussed in this article.
Vaccination or vaccine
Vaccination is a special injection.The substance that is contained in a vaccine consists of a small number of bacteria or microorganisms. With their help, the human body is infected. With the introduction of the vaccine, the disease goes unnoticed and forms a strong immunity. Some vaccinations begin to act after the first injection of the substance, while others become effective only after repeated vaccination.
Vaccinating children
In our country there is a certain schedule of vaccinations for children under 3 years and after. Why is there such a division by age?
All major vaccines are injected into the baby’s body in the first 36 months of life. During this period, the disease is almost asymptomatic and does not entail negative consequences.
Vaccination conditions
Conditions and schedule of mandatory vaccinations for childrensays that the vaccine should be administered only to an absolutely healthy baby. If a child has a cold, viral or any other disease, you must wait at least two weeks after full recovery. Only after that you can get permission from the pediatrician and put the vaccine.
Vaccine Exemption
In some cases, may be selectedindividual schedule of vaccinations for children. Such a desire may be expressed by the parent or recommended by a specialist. When various birth injuries often postpone the time of vaccination. Vaccination may be postponed indefinitely. In this case, the child is issued a certificate that explains the reason for release. It is worth noting that in this case, the child must be taken to the preschool institution, as the refusal of vaccination happened on the recommendation of the doctor.
Also, the schedule of vaccinations for children under 3 years old does not apply to seriously ill children. Upon receipt of a disability (temporary or permanent), vaccination is postponed indefinitely.
Dates of vaccination
The vaccination schedule for children up to 3 years old consists ofseveral vaccines. On the introduction of a substance set certain dates. If in the near future you are to become parents, you should know in advance the schedule of vaccinations up to 3 years.
Vaccination in the maternity hospital
The very first vaccinations the child receives immediatelyafter the birth. The first vaccine is called "Against viral hepatitis B". Put it in the thigh of the baby. Reactions to this vaccine usually do not occur. However, it is worth noting that the medical staff is very at risk, conducting this manipulation at such an early age. In the first hours of life, the child is not sufficiently examined and it is impossible to say anything about the health of his nervous system. In the case of pathology, this vaccine may have complications.
The vaccination schedule for newborns is talking aboutthat the second vaccine is administered to a baby aged 5-7 days. During this time, the crumb has already been examined by all the necessary specialists. It is worth recalling that this vaccination is recommended for use only after consulting a neurologist and an ultrasound diagnosis of the child’s head. The drug is administered in the forearm of the left hand of the child. This vaccine is the only one that leaves a mark for the rest of your life.
The first vaccinations in the clinic
The schedule of vaccinations for newborns includessecond vaccine against viral hepatitis B. It is worth noting that the introduction of the substance should be carried out only after one month after the first vaccination. If the woman refused the previous vaccination for the baby, then the re-vaccination is postponed until the right moment.
This vaccine is introduced into the baby's foot.In this case, the doctor squeezes the skin with two fingers in order to reduce the pain effect. Reactions to this vaccine are usually not observed. However, before vaccination, the baby must be completely healthy.
Vaccinations in 3 months
Schedule of vaccinations for children says thatthat the next vaccination takes place at exactly three months of the child’s life In this case, a prerequisite is the absence of contraindications and a break between the administration of the drug for at least 45 days.
DTP is one of the most intimidating vaccinations.It contains vaccine against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. Often, before the introduction of the vaccine, the doctor recommends giving the baby an antihistamine. In most cases, Fenistil syrup is prescribed. Also, when complications can be used drug "Dimedrol". The vaccine is injected into the thigh of the baby. After that, the child cannot be bathed in a hot bath for three days. The reaction to this vaccine is quite common. That is why moms are so afraid of this vaccine and try to postpone it indefinitely.
The polio vaccine is administered simultaneously withDTP. At the same time for the injection should be used the second leg. You can not mix drugs in the same flask and enter them simultaneously. Reactions to this vaccine usually do not occur. Children tolerate it quite easily at such a small age.
Repeated vaccine: DTP and poliomyelitis
The first revaccination from these diseases is carried out in 4.5 months. At the same time from the first injection should not pass less than 45 days. Conditions for the introduction of the drug are the same as in the first case.
If the child had a reaction to the first vaccine, thenfor the second vaccination you need to prepare. Immediately after the introduction of the substance, it is necessary to offer the baby an analgesic and antipyretic agent, as well as antihistamine drops. Be sure to tell your doctor about the possible reaction of the child's body.
Vaccination in six months
At this stage, vaccination against children is introduced. The schedule also provides for vaccination against poliomyelitis, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. All of these vaccinations can be done simultaneously.
It should be noted that in six months the child is not entereddead polio vaccine. This time the body will have to cope with live bacteria that are taken orally. After such a vaccination, you can not feed and water the baby for half an hour.
First year of life
When the baby has reached the age of one year, hebeing vaccinated against measles, rubella and parotitis. The substance is injected by means of a injection under the shoulder blade or in the leg of the child. It is worth noting that different medical institutions can use their own preferences when administering this vaccine.
The reaction to such an inoculation is very rare. It is expressed by a rise in temperature and the appearance of an allergic rash.
A year and a half: DTP and poliomyelitis
As you already understood, these two vaccines "keep up". Almost always they are entered simultaneously. Exceptions are only those cases when an individual schedule was chosen.
The reaction to these substances is often the same as in past times.
Two years
At this age, the last vaccine is administered. The next, according to the table “Vaccinations for children after a year (schedule)”, will be introduced only at 6 years old.
At this age, the child is boosted for polio. Most often it is drops, not a shot.
Conclusion
Now you know what time the vaccine is being administered.from hepatitis to children. The schedule also describes the other important vaccines. Ask the district pediatrician to issue you a form with all the described vaccinations and deadlines.
If you want to protect your baby from insidious andsevere illness, then give him all the necessary vaccinations. Consult with your pediatrician and select the most appropriate time for this manipulation. Remember that during the vaccination period the baby must be completely healthy and not in contact with patients. If there are people in the family who are infected with a viral infection, then it is worth postponing the vaccine, since after it the immunity is significantly reduced, and the child can become infected.
