Subject vaccination for parents - one of the most painful and discussed. Some favor, others opposed. What experts say?
We are lucky we do not live in peace until vaccines and we do not know what it is - to remain defenseless against the terrible infection. And if a person does not see the danger, and not afraid. Fortunately, in our country, thanks to vaccines have no cases of poliomyelitis due to wild virus, or diphtheria.
What happens if you do not get vaccinated?
Due to the fact that we planted ourselves and make their children vaccinated only sporadic cases of rubella are fixed for today, hepatitis B and other infections. Very close we were to ensure that the complete elimination of measles. But the growth of non-vaccination, alas, led to the emergence of the infection again. In Europe, for 2018 the number of cases of measles has reached more than 80 thousand, 72 people were killed. Already this year, measles killed 30 people in Europe. When planting, we will not only defend itself against infections, but do not give them to spread!
Vaccines do not guarantee protection. Is it not better then to strengthen the immune system, rather than grafting to do?
Yes, the efficacy of the vaccine is not 100%. Approximately 2-5% of vaccinated do not respond to the vaccine properly: for some reason, their immune system does not produce an adequate response to it. However, more likely to get a vaccinated person is minimal. In addition, the graft, infection, recover faster, they have the disease occurs more easily and without complications.
As for strengthening the immune system, it is, of course, be done. But instead of vaccination, and with them. It is important to understand that vaccination - this is also a way to strengthen the immune system and an ally of a healthy lifestyle. Meeting with information on the infection, the immune system of the child is trained. And when dealing with this danger will be ready for it.
What about complications after vaccination?
Vaccines, like any other drug (or even food!), Can give a reaction. In very rare cases there are complications. They appear in the form of allergic reactions (rash). In rare cases, there are others. A redness and swelling at the injection site, or intermittent temperature rise after vaccination - it is not a complication, and response to vaccination, variant rules.
The doctor should warn parents about possible reactions and to explain how to act, if they should occur.
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Why vaccinate children against infections, which are well tolerated? For example, chickenpox
Most children suffering from chicken pox really tolerate it well. But the disease can be very severe. Besides chickenpox dangerous for its complications. One of the most serious - varicella encephalitis.
Is it possible to vaccinate children with chronic diseases?
Necessary! In children with chronic pathology of any infection is more severe and lead to an exacerbation of the underlying disease. Therefore, immunizations they need, even more than healthy peers. Only do they need to be without exacerbation of chronic disease, and after consultation with the attending physician.
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