Vaccination helps the child develop artificial immunity. It is this method that helps prevent unwanted infection with some serious diseases. One of the means of domestic production, designed to protect the baby from infection with tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B and whooping cough, is Bubokok. The vaccine reviews have earned the most diverse. Consider in more detail the advantages and disadvantages of this tool, as well as the recommendations of doctors.
Vaccination "Bubokok": description
Vaccination is the introduction of pathogens into the body that have previously undergone special training and do not pose a health hazard. Antigenic material helps the body to produce its own antibodies that can fight the disease.
Bubokok is a vaccine that many parents have been interested in recently. The drug was developed by Russian scientists and is produced by the pharmaceutical company “Combitech”. The drug is used for therapeutic and preventive purposes to prevent infection with the tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria and hepatitis B viruses. These pathologies cause significant harm to the entire body. The vaccination schedule recommends administering the vaccine to babies from 3 months to 4 years old.
Composition, release form
The drug is available in the form of a suspension having a white or pale yellow color. With prolonged storage, sediment may occur. You can fix this problem after shaking the ampoule with the drug. The vaccine contains the following components:
- bacterial pertussis cells (inactivated) - 10 billion;
- diphtheria toxoid - 15 units;
- tetanus toxoid - 5 units;
- hepatitis B antigen - 5 mg.
The combined tool allows you to simultaneously develop immunity against dangerous infectious pathologies, including against viral hepatitis B - a serious liver disease. This is the main difference between the drug and the DTP vaccine. Bubokok is considered a more modern vaccine.
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids in the preparation have been purified and do not contain protein compounds. The components are adsorbed on aluminum hydroxide (gel).
How to apply "Bubokok"?
The vaccine, reviews of which can be heard from pediatricians and immunologists, is provided free of charge in almost all children's clinics in Russia. According to the instructions, the drug can be used if the baby was not vaccinated against hepatitis B in a timely manner. It should be noted that children under the age of three months are contraindicated.
If there is no vaccination against hepatitis Bubococ vaccine, the instruction recommends to be administered three times - at 3, 4,5 and 6 months. Revaccination can be carried out at 12 or 18 months. It is important to observe the time interval between the introduction of the suspension (45 days). A pediatrician or immunologist should warn parents about this. The drug can be administered somewhat later than the due date. The vaccine is often used if the baby has previously been given DTP and there is no hepatitis vaccine.
How to enter?
The Bubokok vaccine is intended for intramuscular injection into the upper thigh or gluteal region. Dose volume - 5 ml. After opening the ampoule, if the suspension has not been used, it should be destroyed. In open form, the drug is not subject to storage.
The manufacturer indicates that Bubokok can be administered simultaneously with other vaccines. The ability to combine funds should be determined by the immunologist.
Contraindications
It is important to understand that any vaccine is much safer for the body than the disease itself. However, there are cases where immunization may be contraindicated on a temporary or permanent basis. To avoid the development of the negative effects of vaccination, certain rules should be followed and be sure to familiarize yourself with contraindications for use.
The main contraindication to the introduction of the vaccine is a strong reaction to the previous immunization with the drug, the presence of neurological abnormalities and malignant neoplasms, afebrile convulsions, intolerance to yeast.
Temporary contraindications include:
- acute diseases (flu, SARS);
- exacerbation of a chronic ailment;
- immunosuppressive therapy;
- the introduction of immunoglobulin, blood transfusion.
How is Bubokok tolerated?
The reaction of the body to the introduction of the vaccine can be different and completely depends on individual characteristics. The manufacturer of the drug claims that "Bubokok" practically does not cause negative phenomena. What really is?
According to reviews, the Bubokok vaccine is quite severe, and cases of complications after drug administration are common. Most often, parents complain of a sudden cry in the children. Thus, the baby’s nervous system reacts to the remedy, and more precisely, to the pertussis toxoid. Another common post-vaccination symptom is an increase in body temperature. Sometimes the values on the thermometer can reach 38-39 ° C. A similar condition is observed during the first 48 hours after immunization.
Common consequences include general malaise, weakness, swelling, and redness of the tissues at the injection site. Less commonly, a rash or hives may appear in this area.
In cases where the child has severe consequences after the use of the drug, further vaccination should be carried out with other drugs that do not contain the pertussis component.
Vaccination preparation
You can often hear the opinion that the pertussis component in the vaccine can cause severe neurological reactions. Is it really? Indeed, there are a lot of cases associated with the appearance of an inadequate reaction of the body to the administration of the drug. Therefore, before immunizing a child against pertussis, tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis B, it is recommended to visit a neurologist who will conduct an examination and, if necessary, schedule an additional examination of the child. Only after confirmation of the absence of any violations can be used to immunize Bubokok.
The vaccine reviews both good and negative. To protect the baby from the development of the grave consequences of vaccination, doctors recommend limiting contact with other children a few days before the expected date of administration of the drug. It is extremely undesirable to stay in the clinic for a long time before vaccination. You can catch the virus there in a few minutes, which can also negatively affect the body's reactions.
Children with allergies also need immunization. The individual schedule of vaccinations is determined by the doctor. In this case, vaccination is necessary several days after the end of the exacerbation of the disease. Previously, you should start giving your baby antihistamines in an age-appropriate dosage.
How can I replace Bubokok?
The Bubococ vaccine is a more advanced analogue of the known DTP vaccine, which does not contain a component to prevent infection with viral hepatitis B.
The following imported drugs are similar in composition:
- Infanrix is a trivalent vaccine whose action is aimed at developing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. The drug is well tolerated by children.
- Infanrix Hexa is a vaccine that can provide protection against diphtheria, hemophilus bacillus, whooping cough, tetanus and polio.
- “Tetraxim” - contains toxoid diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, filamentous hemagglutinin and inactivated poliomyelitis viruses of three types.