What are the consequences of vaccination against poliomyelitis?

Poliomyelitis is a viral disease, whenwhich affects the brain and spinal cord, develops paralysis. His complications are very serious and unpleasant - among them - muscle atrophy, atelectasis of the lungs, perforation, curvature of the hands and feet, ulcers, myocarditis and others. Poliomyelitis is transmitted both in contact with the patient (airborne infection), and when using his things. It is most common in children under the age of ten.

Unfortunately, for today does not existeffective treatment of this disease, and therefore it is better not to risk the health of the child and resort to vaccination. If properly conducted, it almost completely eliminates the possibility of infection. Another thing is that the consequences of vaccination against poliomyelitis can be as dangerous as the disease itself. So what to do in order not to harm the baby?

What vaccinations do children do?

In total there are two types of vaccine from thisdiseases. The solution for injection contains inactivated (dead pathogen), it is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly. This vaccine is very effective, immunity is formed in at least 90% of cases. Relatively safe.

Второй вид вакцины - оральный.It is a drop from poliomyelitis, containing a living, albeit weakened, pathogen. It is buried in the child's mouth, and it forms local immunity in the intestines. It is less effective, the risk of side effects is higher.

From the above information should be concludedthat in order for the effects of the polio vaccine not to ruin the child’s life, his parents should not show pity by protecting the baby from injections. Inactivated vaccine, administered to the muscle tissue or subcutaneously, is more effective and safe.

Consequences of the polio vaccine: allergy

This is one of the most common reactions.organism for vaccine. Its manifestations can be different, and therefore immediately after vaccination it is better not to leave the clinic, but to remain under the supervision of a doctor for at least half an hour. And, of course, on arrival home it is unacceptable to leave the baby alone - you need to constantly monitor his condition.

Consequences of polio vaccination: convulsions and paralysis

In the first days after vaccination may developseizures due to high temperature or lack thereof. In the first case, the problem arises due to the underdevelopment of the child’s brain, in the second, due to an undetected damage to the nervous system. To avoid such troubles, no need to rush to the vaccine - it is better if the child is older, and you need to undergo a thorough examination by a good doctor.

One of the rarest, but at the same time the mostThe dangerous effects of dropping are vaccine-associated polio, the main manifestation of which is paralysis. The risk group includes unvaccinated children who have been in contact with a vaccinated child. Thus, if there are several children in the house, at least one of whom cannot be vaccinated, it is unacceptable to use drops with a live pathogen for all others.

Better to be safe

Similar effects of polio vaccinationnever occur in case of inactivated vaccine. This should not be forgotten - it is better for a child to endure several shots than after long months of treatment.