The history of vaccination begins in ancient times, in Russia it appeared even under Catherine II. Today, in this way, people are provided with free protection from many diseases, but the topic of vaccination remains relevant and to this day raises many questions. Children - this is the category of people who are more in need of such preventive methods. Vaccination is a protection against the appearance of any kind of disease.
Failure to follow the instructions of the doctors for the rehabilitation period after vaccination can lead to complications of varying severity. Many parents are wondering why, even after the most harmless, at first glance, vaccination, doctors forbid taking the child out onto the street. They refer to the fact that the child feels well, and the weather allows. Why you can not walk after vaccinations, and what other rules must be followed, this article will tell. But first things first, let's start with the concept.
What is vaccination?
It is worth considering that the vaccine is a passive sample of the disease, introduced in small doses into the child's body. The next few days after it, the body actively fights antigens, developing immunity.
Vaccination is a kind of mini-infection that is provoked specifically so that in the future, when faced with a disease, the body can withstand real pathogenic viruses.
Rules to follow after vaccination
Doctors say - you can’t bathe after vaccinating a child . Why? The fact is that, together with water, many microbes can enter the body through the wound from an injection, which, in turn, cause a complication.
Also, after vaccination, it is recommended to stay in the hospital for some time. There is always a risk of an allergic reaction. If, after vaccination, a certain reaction of the body is observed, it is worth immediately contacting a doctor. No need to think that everything will pass by itself, the consequences may be irreversible. For prevention before and after vaccination, some doctors recommend taking suprastin.
Many parents are interested in the doctor how to behave after vaccination and what to do. After vaccination all day you need to carefully monitor the condition of the child. A negative reaction of the body can affect not only the appearance of the baby, but also on overall well-being. In older children, more often ask about their well-being, measure the temperature. The norm is considered if the temperature rises slightly. This is a sign that the body has identified a target and has begun to fight the disease. This is a standard reaction, for example, after vaccination with DTP. To bring down the temperature and alleviate the condition, give the child an antipyretic prescribed by your doctor (pediatric paracetamol, nurofen).
The injection site should never be disturbed or combed. It is necessary to protect the child from such actions with the affected area. Clothing should be chosen so that it does not irritate the wound. Remember that some time after vaccination, the child’s immunity is extremely vulnerable to all kinds of external stimuli.
Possible complications after vaccination
The body's response to the vaccine given may be completely unexpected. It can manifest itself in a harmless rash, without affecting the general condition of the child, or it can create good problems.
Local reactions are possible, which can manifest as a painful outflow. This is a kind of allergic reaction that can spread over fairly large distances from the puncture site.
During the first days after the injection, a high temperature may be observed. Severe fever will be a pronounced manifestation of severe intoxication. Some are prone to even short-term convulsions. Complications can have completely different character. Remember, at the risk of complications, you can’t walk after vaccination, it is better to wait at home for a while.
When you can not be vaccinated
In order to protect your child from all sorts of complications, you need to constantly monitor his health during the period when vaccination is required. If you observe coughing, runny nose and other signs of acute respiratory infections in your baby, the best solution would be to postpone going to the doctor until the moment of full recovery. Otherwise, the body's response to vaccination can be complicated. In this case, one cannot predict how the child will feel after vaccination. For each person, the body acts individually, and what is good for one will not always be good for another. This applies to both vaccination and rehabilitation after it.
Why you can not walk after vaccinations
As mentioned above, during the first few days, the child’s immunity is most weakened. The body gives all its strength to fight a weakened infection. Any visit to a public place or contact with a sick person can provoke an instant infection. This is the main reason why you can not walk after vaccinations.
During the rehabilitation period after vaccination, it is better to stay at home. It is only worth remembering that all rooms should be ventilated daily, make sure that the baby is not in a draft, where it is easy to catch a cold with weakened immunity.
But not everything is so categorical. Why can not you walk after vaccinations? Even pediatricians themselves do not always agree with such a ban. For example, after vaccination with DTP (vaccination against three diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), doctors recommend that the child spend more time in the fresh air, if weather permits. But for such walks it is better to choose less crowded places, parks, forest belts.
Refusing to vaccinate a child
Today you can often hear that parents write a ban, refusing to vaccinate their child, believing that by doing so they will protect him from the negative consequences. This is a very big mistake. Vaccinations have become a lifeline for humanity in the fight against terrible epidemics. Society has finally found a way to fight deadly infections, which killed a huge number of people. Therefore, you should not be so categorical about the only way to protect the child from an unexpected visit to the disease. A child has the right to protection against severe viral infections, and parents are not entitled to limit it. It is better to survive the rehabilitation period after vaccination than to contract a serious illness. The only reason for refusing vaccination may be a temporary poor health of the child.