The problem of vaccines worries absolutely all parents, because more and more often the media inform about the various side effects and consequences of vaccination, while doctors talk about its complete safety. That is why it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the detailed schedule of vaccinations for a child for a year and find out why they are needed specifically.
Vaccination schedule - recommendations made by the state
Each state has its own schedule according to which vaccinations of a child up to a year and older are performed. It takes into account the age of the baby, the time interval between injections and the most likely diseases from which the child needs to be vaccinated. The essence of vaccination is that a vaccine is introduced into the body, which is a weakened microorganism necessary for the production of antibodies against a particular disease. Each type of vaccine has its own indications and contraindications, recommended terms and patterns of use. Since all vaccines are different, the effect of some of them is enough for life, while others require revaccination.
Vaccination Dates
The first vaccinations of a child under one year old are still in the hospital, all the rest will be carried out in a children's clinic. Hepatitis B vaccination is given within 24 hours after birth, followed by BCG within 7 days. Re-vaccination against hepatitis B is carried out in a month and six months, but if the child is at risk, then an additional injection is possible. At three months, the child begins to be vaccinated against diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, hemophilic infection and tetanus. Again against tetanus and polio vaccinated at 4.5 and 6 months.
To tell what vaccinations are given per year, the doctor who observes the child will also have to. At this time, you need to vaccinate the child against rubella, measles and mumps. Six months later, the time comes for re-vaccination against pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. After this, there comes a time of calm until the child goes to school.
Vaccinations - are they mandatory for everyone
Parents who oppose vaccination are constantly faced with the problem that they refuse to take their children to kindergarten and school without all vaccinations. Theoretically, such actions by the administration of educational institutions are illegal, but on the other hand, such actions can be explained, because no one wants to risk the health of other children. Parents of a child worry that vaccinating a child up to a year can do more harm than good, but you should know that any vaccine can have some external side effects, which are actually the expected reaction of the body to the penetration of the pathogen and production of him antibodies.
It should be remembered that not all vaccinations of a child up to a year for one reason or another can be carried out before reaching the first birthday. If, for example, the baby had a medical drain, then vaccination could begin at six months, a year, and even later. Therefore, vaccinations of the child after a year should be continued, following the individual plan. In any case, each child should be vaccinated at 6 years against measles, rubella, and mumps, and at 7 repeated BCG, a diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. The most recent mandatory vaccinations are carried out at the age of 14 years, these include vaccination against tetanus, polio, diphtheria and tuberculosis.
Complications and measures for their prevention
Of course, any vaccination is a huge risk, but you must understand that if you do not do them, then the risk to the child is even greater. Unskilled actions of a nurse or a low-quality vaccine can provoke any side effects from vaccination, so some experts advise not to rely on state vaccination, but to vaccinate at your own expense. In the event of any abnormal phenomena after vaccination, you must in any case consult a doctor who can explain the reason and help the child.