Published on May 17, 2017 and last reviewed on Apr 18, 2023 - 3 min read
Abstract
Every day, researchers discover new vaccines with better efficacy, and on the other hand, some people just choose to spread their wrong beliefs about vaccination. It results in increasing number of VPDs, that is, vaccine preventable diseases, in the world. It is long enough that someone addresses this issue.
Most of the patients that I treat ask this question about vaccination, 'How can an injected pathogen cure a disease?' I am not surprised by this question because I asked the same question to my mom when I was young. As a responsible medical practitioner, I should explain the science behind this to people. There are articles, which try to explain the mechanism by which vaccines cause autism. I personally think autism should be considered an individual's inability to perform. Autism is genetic, so please, stop humiliating autistic people with the vaccine associated myths.
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Vaccination can prevent the occurrence of many infectious diseases. Lack of vaccination can make the baby susceptible to many infectious diseases. These conditions can affect the quality of life. Hence vaccinations should not be skipped.
A baby’s vaccination should not be delayed for a long time. Delayed vaccination can make the baby susceptible to various diseases and conditions. According to doctors, if a baby’s vaccination is delayed more than a month, it can make the child vulnerable to diseases.
There are no proven health hazards of taking vaccination while being COVID-19-positive. But, vaccination during such a period can put people in vaccination centers at a higher risk. There is a chance of the infection spreading to others. Hence it is advisable to take vaccination after turning COVID-19 negative.
Vaccinations that are most important to babies are:
- Hepatitis vaccinations.
- DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus).
- Influenza vaccine.
- Polio shots.
- Pneumococcal vaccine.
Fever is the most common side effect of vaccination. Fever is seen in almost six babies out of ten who receive a vaccination. Along with fever, pain and redness at the injection site are also seen. Fever is more common in the second and third doses of the vaccine.
Vaccinations that are given first are:
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
- Oral polio vaccine.
- Hepatitis vaccine.
If vaccination is taken a month after the actual date, it may be known as delayed vaccination. The reasons for delayed vaccination may include the following:
- Illness.
- Lack of availability of healthcare.
- Traveling.
- Untoward events in the family.
Babies receive so many vaccinations because they are susceptible to various infections. These diseases can affect the quality of life and can even cause death. Newborn babies may not be immune to these diseases. Hence they require a lot of vaccinations.
Yes, babies should be let to sleep after vaccination. Sleep is a sign of vaccination response. Sleeping after vaccination can promote an immune response. Also, the baby may be extra sleepy after vaccination shots.
The disadvantages of vaccination include the following:
- Redness and pain at the injection site.
- Fever.
- Unnecessarily burdening the immune system.
- Allergic reactions.
The side effects of vaccination can last up to two to three days. The side effects of vaccination may include
- Redness and pain at the injection site.
- Fever.
- Allergic reactions.
- Swelling at the injection site.
- Crankiness.
There is no restriction on babies going out after vaccination. However, the child may experience some discomfort due to the side effects of the vaccination. So, the outing can be avoided if not necessary.
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