Today, parents are distrustful of vaccines. Increasingly, in the news they say that the baby did not tolerate the vaccination and ended up in hospital with severe complications. Unfortunately, there are frequent cases when a child becomes ill after vaccination , his health condition worsens, he becomes irritable and sleeps poorly. All this is so. But you need to get vaccinated. At least in order to be calm in case of infection. After all, it is known that a disease will pass easier if a person is vaccinated against certain viruses and infectious bacteria. For example, DTP is one of the most important and mandatory vaccinations. Let's figure out what to expect after vaccination and how to help your child transfer the body’s addiction to vaccination.
DTP is an important vaccine
What do you know about diseases such as tetanus, whooping cough, or diphtheria? Most likely, you know how scary they are.
By refusing to vaccinate your child, you take responsibility for his life and health. A comprehensive
DTP vaccine is one of the most important vaccines, and WHO strongly recommends not to give it up. The vaccine consists of dead cells of pathogens. After the introduction of the drug, the body remembers its enemies, and at a meeting it will include powerful protection. By vaccinating a child, you help him grow stronger, increase immunity. The response to DTP vaccination, of course, can be observed. But this is not a reason to refuse it.
How the body responds to DTP
Having received a dose of bacteria, the body begins to study them and develop immunity. There is a serious restructuring of the entire immune system. Like it or not, there can be any reaction to vaccination. It will be strange if the body does not respond to the vaccine. And the first reactions will be noticeable after 1-3 days. Firstly, the injection site will turn red and swell. This is normal. Just a few hours after the manipulation, the child will become irritable and restless, will be capricious, refuse to eat. Secondly, after vaccination, the child may experience indigestion and the appearance of a
gag reflex. Do not be scared. Thirdly, the reaction to DTP vaccination can occur in temperature (from insignificant to very high). Fourth, there is no certainty that an allergy will not occur.
What to do if there is a reaction to DTP
In case of vomiting and diarrhea, the child should be given more to drink to prevent
dehydration. It is better to give slightly salted water, broths. The child refuses to eat - do not force him. Appetite will return over time. If the body temperature jumped over 38 degrees, immediately give the baby an antipyretic and monitor its condition. Let him sleep more. At high temperatures, the reaction to DTP vaccination may be in the form of seizures or a choking cough. In this case, you should urgently call an ambulance. Do not go outside after vaccination, do not visit places with a large number of people. Any infection is now dangerous for the child. In the event that the reaction to DTP vaccination is manifested in the form of an allergy, it is necessary to observe. If the slightest swelling appears on the body, and it grows - urgently to the hospital. Sometimes after vaccination, a complication such as
Quincke's edema is noted
. Such a reaction appears within the first 20 minutes after administration of the vaccine.
Draw conclusions
We hope that you will draw the right conclusions. DTP vaccination is needed. Doing it is mandatory. After all, this is the protection of your child. And reactions to vaccination, although they happen, quickly pass away.