vaccination

Vaccinations for children are essential to protect them in the future from infectious diseases, some of which are fatal. Here is the most important information about children''s vaccinations through the following article:

Children’s vaccinations had a great advantage in getting rid of many epidemics that were fatal dilemmas in their days, and despite their importance they are still a subject of pain and a cause of inconvenience to all mothers and fathers, so what are the necessary child vaccinations in different stages of life? What is the most important basic information about it?

Essential childhood vaccinations

These vaccinations are given in hospitals, doctors’ clinics, maternity and childhood centers, or even in primary health care centers. Vaccinations begin on the first day of the child’s life. Here is a statement of the necessary vaccinations for children in the early childhood stage, i.e. from the age of one day to the age of two years:

1. Pentavalent vaccine

It is the vaccination that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, haemophilus influenzae disease, and polio.

It is extracted from a purified toxin (toxin) that is treated so that it loses its toxic properties that cause symptoms, and the body responds to it by producing anti-disease substances without, of course, getting infected with them.

2. Quadrivalent vaccination

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and smallpox. It consists of a live, attenuated virus that is given under the skin so that the body can form antibodies against it without infection.

3. Pneumococcal vaccination

It is a vaccine against 13 types of bacteria responsible for meningitis and septicemia, and consists of the bacteria''s cell envelope supported by a type of protein that provides long-term immunity.

4. Hepatitis vaccinations

It is a vaccination against hepatitis B, and it consists of the envelope of the virus extracted by genetic engineering to give the body immunity against this type of virus.

The hepatitis A vaccination consists of an extract of the killed virus.

5. Rotavirus vaccination

It is a vaccine that is given orally, not by injection, and prevents viral diarrheal disease. It includes five types of rotavirus that are weakened in the laboratory.

Necessary vaccinations at school

Some vaccinations are given at the primary and middle school stage as booster doses for early childhood vaccinations, namely:

The five-graft and a booster dose is given in the second and eighth grades.

Quadruple bait and a booster dose is given in the first row.

The German measles vaccine is given as a booster dose, especially for girls in the sixth or seventh grade.

General guidelines for childhood vaccinations

Make it a habit to ask your pediatrician or primary health care provider everything you need to know about your child''s next vaccination, but in general, here''s what you should know:

A child should not be vaccinated if he has a disease that causes him to have a high temperature or if he suffers from a high fever.

Side effects of childhood vaccinations begin within 12 hours of vaccination.

If the side effects persist for more than 48 hours and do not subside after 24 hours, you must take your child to the doctor for fear of any complications.

If a fever is higher than 39°C, you should take your child to the emergency room.

You must adhere to the vaccination schedule established by the competent government authorities in each country.

You can inquire about any of the children''s vaccinations that are not covered by government programs because they can be given to the child electively in private clinics.

You should know that mild illnesses and fever less than 38°C are not a reason to contraindicate vaccination.

Antipyretics and pain relievers can be given in appropriate doses for the child''s age to relieve pain and reduce fever when it occurs.

The child can be given warm compresses on the injection site when it is swollen or the child feels pain in it.

Side effects are usually mild and do not indicate danger, but when acute or severe reactions occur, you should see a doctor for fear of allergic reactions.