Polio is an infectious disease. Three types of viruses cause the disease. This pathology is characterized by damage to the nervous system. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, fever. There is an inflammatory process in the nasopharynx and intestines. At the initial stage, the disease can be confused with acute respiratory infection. However, the consequences will be much more serious. In some cases, paralysis can occur. Therefore, polio prevention is very important.
Thanks to specially developed vaccines, you can protect your child from the disease. Children in the first year of life are already being
vaccinated against polio. Komarovsky argues that vaccination plays an important role in the normal development of the child. However, this specialist in pediatrics emphasizes that the procedure should be carried out in accordance with strict rules.
Vaccination, in this case, can be carried out in two ways. Injections and drops from polio. Side effects in both cases are minimal.
The composition of the vaccine
Drops are available as a yellow or pink solution. The medicine is transparent, without sediment and other foreign elements. The main substance in the composition of the agent is considered to be attenuated Sabin strains of polio virus type 1, 2, 3. One dose of each strain contains 0.2 ml. Auxiliary components are magnesium chloride, kanamycin. One bottle contains 10 doses of the vaccine.
Do all polio drops fit all babies?
The drug has
side effects . Therefore, before vaccination, each child should be examined by a pediatrician.
Act
Oral poliomyelitis vaccine contains three types of attenuated Sabin strains of poliomyelitis virus. They are grown on the primary culture of green African monkey kidney cells.
Thanks to the introduction of a minimum dose of the drug, the body forms defenses, which can subsequently resist a more serious infection. Vaccination leads to the development of immunity to the polio virus. There are practically no complications from vaccinations. Only in rare cases can there be an allergic reaction.
Indications and contraindications for taking drops from polio
An indication for vaccination is the active prevention of poliomyelitis. The procedure is carried out in the first year of life of babies. Thanks to this, already in the early stages it is possible to protect children from a serious infection.
A contraindication to vaccination is a neurological disorder caused by a previous vaccine. The weak state of the child’s immune system can also be a reason for refusing vaccination. Immediately after suffering a serious illness, the procedure is not recommended.
Do not use drops if the child is undergoing immunosuppression. Vaccination should be started no earlier than six months after therapy. The procedure is also not performed for acute viral infections. Only after recovery and normalization of temperature the baby is given drops from polio. Side effects of the vaccine do not actually appear if the specialist does everything right.
Drug dosage
The drug is administered only orally. For one child, a dose of 4 drops is calculated. The drug enters the oral cavity using a special pipette, which is attached to the vaccine. After the procedure, you can not eat food for an hour. According to the order of the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, vaccination is carried out four times. Revaccination is carried out 3 times.
If the baby is absolutely healthy, the polio vaccine will not affect his well-being. Reviews show that only occasionally a slight increase in body temperature can be observed.
The first time drops are given in 3 months, then in 4, 5 and 6 months. Thus, a healthy child should undergo 3 vaccinations up to a year. Revaccination takes place in a year and a half, then in 20 months and the last time in 14 years. All vaccinations are strictly registered in the child’s journal and medical card. It indicates the date and place of the procedure, the name of the vaccine, the series and the batch number. The specialist must necessarily monitor how the child's body responds to the vaccine. All observations are recorded on a medical record.
Features of the use of drops
Improper use of polio drops can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, vaccination should be performed by a trained specialist professionally and competently. The polio vaccine may be given in conjunction with other preventive vaccinations.
It is necessary to store the drug correctly. The permissible temperature at which the vaccine should be stored is 8 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to protect the product from direct sunlight.
At minus temperatures, the vaccine can be stored for about 2 years. It is necessary to transport the product in appropriate conditions. For this, a special container is used, the temperature in which does not exceed 8 degrees Celsius.
Polio drops, side effects
If the tool is used correctly, side effects are practically not observed. The exception is children who are prone to allergic reactions. In this case, a small rash on the body may appear after vaccination.
Parents about the upcoming vaccination should be notified in advance. Before administering the medicine, you need to tell your mom how to properly observe the hygiene rules of the vaccinated child. If the family has another baby with a weakened immune system, do not use a common pot and cup for children. In order for parents to realize the need for vaccination, it is also advisable for a specialist to tell parents how polio can be dangerous. Contraindications to vaccination should be clearly studied before the procedure.
Imovax Polio vaccine against polio
The vaccine may also be administered by injection. For this, the drug Imovax is used, which contains strains of three viruses grown on Vero cell lines and activated by pharmalin. After the second vaccination, the child develops a stable immunity to polio. The medication is used for preventive purposes.
Contraindications are recent acute infectious diseases and a reaction to streptomycin. The vaccine can be administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Side effects practically do not occur. In rare cases, redness may appear at the injection site or body temperature may rise. The vaccine “polio” is strictly recorded in the child’s card. Reviews of experts show that preventive methods of this nature help to significantly reduce the incidence in childhood.
What do parents say?
Many moms and dads tend to trust doctors. They rightly believe that vaccination should not be avoided if the child is absolutely healthy. In most cases, children tolerate vaccination well. They have no side effects. All you need to do is observe the precautions. Before the introduction of the vaccine, it is worth visiting a pediatrician who will examine the baby and, in the absence of contraindications, send it to the vaccination room.
For preventive purposes, a polio vaccination must be carried out. Komarovsky notes that timely vaccination is an important element in the healthy development of the baby!