When the beloved baby turns three months old, he will be vaccinated. They do it to eliminate the risk of certain infectious diseases that can pose a threat not only to the health, but also to the baby’s life.
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There is an official document called the National Preventive Vaccination Calendar. It contains a list of routine vaccinations, including those that are given in three months. The contents of this document may be subject to some changes. It all depends on the epidemiological situation that is taking shape in the country at a certain moment.
Vaccination of a child at 3 months can be slightly changed with the advent of new types of drugs. It also depends on the availability of money in the state treasury allocated for the purchase of vaccines. Therefore, at 3 months what vaccination is given to babies, it is better to check directly with the pediatrician.
Parent concerns
So, your baby needs to be vaccinated in 3 months. What vaccines are these? In the list prescribed in the domestic calendar, there is a comprehensive vaccination against the three most dangerous infectious diseases - whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. Many parents have doubts whether their baby can withstand such a test, will the baby have serious complications?
Right to choose
A comprehensive vaccination of DTP at 3 months is designed to protect the child from the risk of dangerous diseases. A comprehensive vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis is produced by several companies from different countries. That is why the composition may be slightly different. Their quality is different.
Complex vaccination is planned for the baby at 3 months. What vaccine is given afterwards? The child needs to be revaccinated three times from these three diseases. Revaccination according to the domestic vaccination calendar is also carried out at the age of four, five, six and eighteen months. It is not recommended to violate the timing of vaccination on the advice of pediatricians. This is due to a decrease in the effectiveness of the effects of drugs with mismatch of time intervals, which can affect the immune forces of the child's body.
Alternative vaccines
At 3 months, what vaccine is given in our medical facilities? In addition to the domestic vaccine, an analogue of imported DTP can also be used. So, the British pharmaceutical company produces the drug "Infanrix". With its use, vaccines are also given in 3 months. What are the consequences after using this drug? The same as after applying the domestic vaccine. However, as a rule, the imported analog is tolerated by the baby absolutely normal. This is due to the reaction of the body to the components of the vaccine.
So, in the domestic preparation are killed whole whooping cough sticks. The British vaccine contains its three main antigens. In addition, the domestic drug is stabilized by mercury compounds, which are toxic. But it is worth keeping in mind that producing the Infanrix drug is extremely difficult and costly. That is why it is much more expensive than a domestic vaccine.
At 3 months, what vaccine is still being given in our medical facilities? Pentaxim is a pentavalent preparation analogue to DTP. Its use does not cause any reaction in the baby. Vaccinations given by this vaccine in 3 months also prevent polio and hemophilic infection . Thus, this drug will protect the crumbs immediately from the five most dangerous diseases. However, it should be borne in mind that this pleasure will cost parents dearly.
Vaccination preparation
Before vaccination, it is necessary to ensure the crumb minimization of any loads. Vitamins or probiotics, immunostimulants or antihistamines should not be given.
The best preparation is considered a slight decrease in the volume of food a day before vaccination. You should also protect the crumbs from hypothermia and overheating, from contacts with strangers.
Where is the baby vaccinated?
The drug is administered intramuscularly. It is this method that allows all components of the vaccine to be released at the required speed. This is important for immunity. If the drug is administered under the skin, the release of the components will be delayed in time. An injection will be simply useless. DTP is administered to the child in the thigh, since the muscles on the leg are well developed. In the buttock they are not vaccinated. In this zone, a needle is likely to enter the sciatic nerve or blood vessel. In addition, a large layer of subcutaneous fat is located on the buttocks, which may not allow the drug to penetrate into muscle tissue.
Vaccination
The drug is administered against the background of anti-allergic, analgesic and antipyretic drugs used. At the same time, children's medicines based on ibuprofen and paracetamol are recommended. In addition to the antipyretic effect, they have a moderate analgesic effect, which eliminates the discomfort in the injection area. The home medicine cabinet should also have analgin. It can be given to a baby with severe pain.
Already on the first day, temperature may occur after vaccination. 3 months crumbs, he is still very small, so such a reaction to the administered drug is quite natural. In this case, the child should be given an antipyretic. On the first day after vaccination, you must also give your baby an
antiallergic drug. It does not matter if the temperature rises or not. On the second day after vaccination, the child is also given an antiallergic agent.
Antipyretic drugs are necessary only in case of high temperature. On the third day, according to most parents, the baby's condition is normal. Medicines are canceled.
Side effects
Vaccination reactions occur in almost thirty percent of children. However, it should be borne in mind that all side effects do not belong to pathologies and are not symptoms of a serious illness.
DTP vaccination can cause local reactions. Among them are the following:
- swelling, redness, soreness and tightness in the injection area;
- violation due to pain in walking.
Reactions after vaccination can be general. These include:
- temperature rise;
- moodiness;
- anxiety;
- lethargy and prolonged sleep;
diarrhea
vomiting
- appetite disorder.
Vaccination reactions occur on the first day after administration of the drug. If side effects in the form of temperature, diarrhea or an appetite disorder appeared two or three days after the injection, then they are caused by the drug not administered. The cause of the disease state, as a rule, is an infection, the development of which coincided with vaccination. If pathological symptoms occur, a few days after the vaccination, you should consult a doctor and find out their cause.
Side effects after vaccination can be severe. However, remember that they are reversible and will not harm the health of the child. The following reactions are considered severe:
- incessant crying for more than three consecutive hours;
- temperature increase above thirty-nine degrees;
- swelling in the injection area with a diameter of more than eight centimeters.
In such cases, the baby should be given "Analgin" and "Ibuprofen" drugs, which reduce severe pain. If the condition of the child does not improve, then a pediatrician consultation is necessary.
Reviews
Currently, you can find a variety of reviews about the consequences of vaccination. Some mothers describe that the reaction was neutral, while others note that the baby was very difficult to administer the drug. In any case, do not worry ahead of time, tune in for the best.