Every year, in front of thousands of parents one andthe same question: "Is it worth it to get a flu shot from a child?" It is not included in the list of routine vaccinations, and therefore, before making the final decision, it is necessary to understand what are the vaccines against children, pros and cons, carefully weighing, based on the scientific data and the individual characteristics of your child.
Arguments in favor of vaccination
First, you should know that if all the rulesthe procedure is being followed, the medical staff is approaching the procedure with responsibility, and the biomaterial is qualitative, then the effectiveness of vaccinations reaches an impressive level of 75-90%.- Vaccinations against influenza for children, "for" and "against" which we are now considering, allow the weak organism to receive specific immunity to the common virus.
- Защищает вакцина не только от самого гриппа, which, with all the recommendations of doctors, is treated fairly quickly and easily, but also from its complications, some of which are very dangerous and even have the risk of a fatal outcome.
- Speaking about vaccinations against influenza to children, "for" and"Against" their conduct, it is important to note one more argument. Vaccination is voluntary (that is, it is not necessary to vaccinate every year) and is free of charge and is performed for adults and children in polyclinics at the place of residence.
Nevertheless, there are also negative aspects, which should be mentioned.
Arguments against vaccination
- Influenza virus is considered one of the most prone to mutations, mutations. That is, even despite the change in vaccines in accordance with the instructions of the WHO, vaccination may simply not work.
- There is always the possibility that it will be introduceda substandard vaccine or even a fake. In this case, the least unpleasant consequences that can be encountered are toxic and allergic reactions.
- Considering vaccinations against influenza for children, "for" and"Against" their conduct, it should also be mentioned that some people are generally counter-indicative. It is only an experienced pediatrician who can identify the individual features of the body that do not allow for a normal vaccination.
- Even in completely healthy people, the body can respond to the introduction of bioactive material in an unexpected way. However, for the sake of justice we say that such cases are quite rare these days.
Choice of vaccine
Вакцинация против гриппа 2013 и 2014 годов suggests the possibility of a choice between domestic (the drug "Grippol") and imported drugs. Among the best imported products are Influvac (Holland), Vaxigripp (France) and Begrivak (Germany). However, if you are vaccinated at the place of residence or work, you can only rely on the vaccine of domestic production. All of the above drugs do not contain a "live" (artificially weakened) virus, but only proteins that cause an immune response. Within a few days after vaccination, the temperature may rise and some feel worse.
When should I not inoculate?
Vaccination against influenza to children rarely has individual contraindications, but your pediatrician will inform you about them. And in other cases it's enough to know that the vaccine can not be done if:
- there is intolerance to the protein of a chicken egg;
- with ARVI and ARI (or at first after the illness);
- at the time of exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Whether a flu vaccine is needed for children, everyone decides for himself. However, remember that if you decided not to strengthen your child's immunity in this way, then this should be done differently.
