Vaccinations against a variety of diseases play an important role in the formation of human immunity. Today we have to learn about DTP. What is this vaccine from? What are its side effects? Is it good for the baby or bad? What do doctors and parents think about this vaccine? Maybe, without fail everyone needs to do DTP? Or is it to completely abandon it so as not to bring disaster to the baby in the form of strong negative side effects? All this will have to be understood.
It should be noted right away that there is no consensus on vaccination. Everyone thinks in his own way. Someone without fail decides to do DTP, some categorically refuse it at any age. But the final decision is to be made only to you after you are aware of the side effects of this drug.
What
DTP - what is the vaccine from? Each vaccine is being developed for something. And it’s not so difficult to understand what this or that medicine is for. The so-called DTP complex plays a huge role for the modern person. It causes doctors and citizens a lot of controversy and disagreement. There are reasons for this.
DTP - what is the vaccine from? It is no secret to anyone that this vaccine is designed to develop immunity from tetanus, diphtheria, and also pertussis. These are very dangerous diseases that must be constantly prevented. They relate to infectious diseases. The consequences of past illnesses often give terrible negative consequences. Therefore, it is generally accepted that DTP (from which this vaccination is, we already understood) is a useful thing. She is able to develop immunity to the above diseases for 10 years. Or so. A kind of guarantee that the child will not get sick with whooping cough, diphtheria or tetanus.
When
Next, take into account another small point before talking about the consequences and side effects of the vaccine. Namely, it is about when exactly they are vaccinated. It is because of this that many parents refuse it in relation to their own children. Especially after clarifying the various consequences and results.
DTP is done, you can say, a newborn baby. More precisely, very small. The first vaccination should be done in 3 months. After a break of approximately 40-45 days, and it repeats. It turns out that the second vaccination will be given to the baby in 4-5 months. Then at six months, and then at 1.5 months.
In principle, we can say that after such a dense repetition of the same vaccination, the torment will be behind. But in reality this is not so. DTP vaccination (Komarovsky and other doctors claim that it is completely safe and has no significant contraindications) is given to all children before school (at 6-7 years old), as well as at 14.
Please note that all vaccinations are administered only intramuscularly. Moreover, older children are usually given an injection either in the shoulder or under the shoulder blade (an extremely rare case). But kids usually inject DTP directly into the soft tissues of the thigh. In principle, nothing surprising. Now that the vaccination schedule is known, as well as why it exists, you should consider the issue that worries many modern parents. Is it possible to vaccinate DTP with a child, and a small one? What could be the consequences of using it? Is she really safe? Parents and doctors are constantly talking about all this, but so far they cannot come to a consensus.
Doctors
To begin with, let's hear the opinion of professionals. After all, it is they who are responsible for carrying out certain procedures. Often, medical personnel literally force (force) parents to vaccinate their children. And any, not necessarily DTP. This is wrong, everyone has the right to refuse.
DTP vaccination (Komarovsky and other doctors see nothing dangerous in vaccination), according to professionals, 100% protects the child from infectious diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria. Moreover, the fully conducted procedure contributes to the development of immunity for many years.
It turns out that doctors assure parents of the complete safety of vaccination. Moreover, many argue that all children, without exception, tolerate it well. A child after DTP vaccination will feel no worse than after any other injection. This is the opinion held by many doctors. But is it really so? Is it worth believing them implicitly? After all, if the vaccine is so safe, then why is it that so many ambiguous opinions and various disputes flare up around it? So, some consequences actually take place.
And indeed it is. Only here, most doctors do not talk about them. And all this is because most parents, having learned that they can expect a newborn baby who has recovered from the quarantine in the house, will write a refusal or shift this procedure. This is not beneficial for modern clinics. So what can be the danger of DTP vaccination? Is it possible to do it without any fear?
Cries and tantrums
Honestly, it is impossible to speak with confidence about the dangers of DTP. Many parents say that the diphtheria and the same whooping cough is not so harmful for the baby, rather than suffer the consequences that may await after the vaccination. Therefore, everyone decides for himself whether to trust this vaccine or not.
In any case, it is not so easy to do DTP. Vaccination side effects can give a diverse nature. The safest and most common case (all the layouts can be combined with each other) is the appearance of crying and tantrums in a child.
Many doctors say this is normal. This reaction happens in almost every baby. With this development, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician. And if he allows, then give the child an analgesic.
This reaction is due to the fact that the place of vaccination with DTP will hurt for some time. And from here tantrums happen with crying. Otherwise, the child is still not able to express his emotions and feelings. You should not be scared, but you will have to take this feature into account. In principle, this is not a reason to refuse an injection.
Lameness
Have your child been vaccinated with DTP? Another side effect that often scares parents is the appearance of lameness in the baby. At such moments, they begin to talk about the unprofessional nature of doctors, the dangers of vaccination and the health risks of it. Indeed, it is scary when, after a usual injection, the baby begins to limp. Moreover, this effect continues for quite some time.
Doctors say to all this that there is no reason for panic. Lameness, swelling of the injection site and the nearby area on the body, redness and even itching are all normal things. Nothing needs to be done, just survive the moment. Honestly, the mere fact that such a reaction appears after a given vaccine repels. Nevertheless, everyone around it says that this is the norm. There are no reasons to panic.
Vomiting and nausea
DTP (vaccination) side effects have different. Among them, there are also cases when a child experiences constant nausea and vomiting. Here, as a consequence, include loss of appetite or simply refusal to eat.
Doctors, again, claim that such reactions are acceptable. However, not all parents are willing to put up with nausea, vomiting and refusal to eat. Especially when it comes to a very small child. All this is actually not the best way affects the baby's body. So it is worth considering the relevance of the vaccination. On the one hand, it really helps to develop immunity from certain diseases. On the other hand, a variety of consequences await you, which do not always end happily. No, this does not mean at all that you should refuse an injection. But you have to weigh the pros and cons. Otherwise, the result will surprise you, most likely, unpleasantly.
Retardation
Should I get DTP vaccinated? This is each parent decides independently. It’s impossible to just evaluate the situation - you need to know the consequences that may arise. After all, then you can avoid them or just be ready for them.
Very often in children after DTP, there is a certain inhibition in the reaction. And drowsiness. Again, doctors claim that this is normal. After all, all the forces of the body will be aimed at developing immunity to certain diseases.
In principle, this phenomenon is not too dangerous, although it is unpleasant. Lethargy, drowsiness and inhibited reactions are the norm for DTP. This can be seen in many children, but parents are still worried about such consequences. What to do after vaccination with DTP, so as not to run into such a situation? Nothing. All you can do is give an anesthetic to your child if he is constantly crying or hysterical. No more.
Temperature
What else can be noted among the not the best consequences of this process? DTP vaccination side effects are diverse. Some of them are not so dangerous and do not cause suspicion, but some, according to parents, can bring a lot of problems in the future.
Quite often, after vaccination (namely, DTP), children experience an increase in temperature. And significant. Sometimes it reaches 39-40 degrees. Of course, all this is accompanied by tantrums, panic, crying and malaise. What can doctors say about this? Modern medical personnel note this reaction as normal. It is hard to imagine: how is such a high temperature, and even a maximum of one and a half toddlers a normal child?
What is most interesting is that they will simply give you the go-ahead for a baby to take an antipyretic. And nothing more. In Russia, as parents say, if you call an ambulance when the baby rises to 39-40 degrees, nothing will help you. All the same will be given the same antipyretic and note a similar reaction of the body as a norm. Just such an attitude is scary. After all, even an adult at an elevated temperature is able to get a lot of negative consequences, not to mention a very small child! This phenomenon repels many, although it is considered to be the norm.
Allergy
As you can see, the DTP vaccine is not so harmless. After it will have to put up with a lot of problems and side effects. No one is safe from them. And all this despite the fact that they will assure you - children tolerate vaccination perfectly.
In fact, severe side effects also occur. But if you believe the statistics, then they occur only in 3 babies out of 1000. But judging by the reviews of parents, such phenomena often happen. Especially in children 3-6 months.
Allergic reactions can be attributed to serious consequences. They occur in allergy sufferers, and in children who, in principle, are not prone to allergies. Moreover, how exactly you will be affected by this alignment cannot be predicted. Maybe it will just be a rash or an itch. Or maybe - swelling (for example, Quincke) or something more serious. So, think carefully before doing your child's DTP. Remember, doctors are unlikely to help you. In any case, in Russia, the consequences of this vaccination are almost never paid attention to by medical personnel. Parents panic, try to get help, but all to no avail.
Disease
An amazing phenomenon - a child after vaccination with DTP can become ill. This is also the effect of vaccination. The baby's immunity will be weakened, as a result of which any infection can cling to it. So you should not be surprised at this. In practice, most common acute respiratory infections and SARS.
But there are cases in which the baby will be ill with what the DTP is intended for - pertussis or diphtheria. The worst thing is that tetanus may appear. The latter scenario is extremely rare, but it should not be overlooked. It turns out that vaccination in some cases is not only useful and helps to develop immunity, but is also able to infect with diseases, worsen the condition of an already unformed child's body.
This is another reason why parents think about the topic "DTP vaccination: can I do it or not?" Yes, doctors talk about its complete safety and benefits. But parents themselves often share their impressions of vaccination with each other in different cities, as well as on forums. And often after the first vaccination, the second is postponed. Or they completely refuse this process until the child goes to school and his immunity is fully formed.
Cramps and shock
Further we go, worse it becomes. According to doctors, too dangerous consequences of DTP are rare. But parents share very different impressions. Can I get DTP vaccinated? And is it worth it to agree to it? This is up to you. But try to learn - there is a likelihood of a child having a shock, as well as convulsions. And quite serious.
Many parents say that the domestic vaccine, despite the words of doctors, gives a similar result. Children are taken to hospitals after DTP, where they receive treatment. Someone copes with this task, and some babies then remain for life with regularly occurring seizures. A rare but very unpleasant phenomenon.
Immunity
Another interesting point is that often after DTP, the child’s immunity does not improve, but worsens. That is, vaccination can both favorably affect the baby, and spoil his health for the rest of his life. And it’s good if you don’t have any other consequences. For example, in the form of seizures or extremely high temperature.
Immunodeficiency is a normal occurrence in our current illness. But it is advisable to avoid it. The children's body forms immunity for life. And if it will not be fully formed at a young age, then in adulthood a person will be painful.
If you are afraid of equivalent immunity, which at 3 months of the baby's life has not yet formed, it is recommended to postpone DTP vaccination. There are doctors who propose not to be vaccinated until six months, or even until the first year of a child's life. And precisely because of the fact that it does not affect the immune system in the best way. Thus, vaccination is not always safe or beneficial. Sometimes it is better to abandon it altogether. But this is decided by each parent independently.
Pathology
Does the kid have any health problems? Chronic or pathological? It is worth noting that the child after vaccination with DTP is able to experience not only weakness, but also face the development / initiation of any pathologies. This is also not the most common occurrence, but it does occur. So you have to think carefully about what vaccination in a small child can lead to.
What pathologies are manifested? All that only takes place. They can relate to chronic diseases, just some abnormalities and diseases, as well as heart problems. Precisely predict the alignment of events will fail. After all, the reaction to any vaccination in humans is a huge mystery for both doctors and patients. And this factor will have to be taken into account.
To do
After DTP vaccination, how long should it take for all consequences and negative effects to be eliminated? It is difficult to answer here. A week is enough for someone, a month is not enough for someone. Some are generally able to find problems for the rest of their lives. But on average, after one and a half to two weeks, the side effects of vaccination are eliminated.
Should I get this vaccine? As already mentioned, each parent decides this independently. Although it is recommended not to completely refuse vaccination with DTP, but to postpone it. Up to about 1 year of a child’s life. You can even later. Someone decides to take the vaccine just before school.
Remember: diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough are not such common diseases. But they carry a certain danger. Therefore, there is no need to completely abandon DTP. Only if you are too much afraid for the immunity and health of the child, considering the transfer of these ailments is much less dangerous than the experiences associated with vaccination. Sometimes it really is. In any case, now you know the negative consequences that await after vaccination with DTP. One can only hope for the best. But there are no guarantees for this. In the same way, as there is no evidence that the child will not tolerate vaccination in the best way!