Grudnichki 3.5 times more likely to "catch" a virus of flu than kids in a different age. So says the statistics. And for parents is another reason to think about vaccination. We offer a deal, is it really so terrible flu shots.
Children and vaccines
Despite the fact that the vaccine appeared more than two centuries ago, parents still doubt their expediency. By the way, in Ukraine, recorded the next wave of refusals of vaccination of children. But, nevertheless, doctors around the world in anticipation of the flu epidemics are sounding the alarm: in a risk group is kids and the elderly, and hence it is necessary to somehow protect themselves from potential problems.
And if you are ready to fend off the flu, they say, is not the first time and all will heal raspberry tea, think over what complications may arise from the flu.
Complications from the flu
It is worth remembering that children aged 6 months to 2 years are very high chances of getting complications due to violations of the cardiovascular and central nervous system. In addition, in 40% of cases of flu leads to otitis and, as a consequence, even to deafness!
What are flu vaccines exist
For the prevention of influenza use live (with weakened viruses) and inactivated vaccines from dead pathogen viruses. And as claimed by all the same statistics, about 85% of the vaccinated children are not ill with influenza. And those who are still "catch" him suffer the disease much easier.
When to vaccinate against influenza
If you choose to listen to the doctors and get vaccinated against the flu to your baby, you will be interested to know when to do it.
Age. To date, doctors are allowed to carry out vaccination of children from 6 months. In addition, the vaccine may well be combined with other routine vaccinations.
It is mandatory to recommend to vaccinate the children, attending kindergarten, which, as you know, literally "hotbed" of all diseases.
Season. Typically, vaccination is carried out in October-November, before the onset of the epidemic.
Influenza vaccines have a number of contraindications
• They can not be given to children who are allergic to chicken or egg protein;
• Vaccination is contraindicated in children during the period of illness or the aggravation of chronic diseases;
• Live vaccines should not be administered to infants and children who have a tendency to allergies, in the early recovery period after illness;
• Do not vaccinate the children, who are allergic to components of the vaccine;
• Absolutely all vaccines are contraindicated for children under the age of 6 months;
So, with the issues of influenza vaccination, we have understood. And get a flu shot baby or not to decide, of course, only the parents. Be healthy!
