Why do you need DPT and polio vaccinations

The main rule - vaccinations can only be done completely healthy child. Otherwise, no one can guarantee the consequences.AKDS poliomyelitisVaccines AKDS and polio often do togetherPhoto: Getty DPT vaccine protects your baby from serious diseases:

  • Diphtheria. It affects the respiratory system. Transmitted by airborne droplets. Among the complications - a strong poisoning of the body, pathology of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
  • Tetanus. The infection penetrates through wounds and cuts in contact with the ground and dirt in which the pathogen is located. It affects the nervous system, in some cases it may be fatal.
  • Whooping cough. The pathogen is transmitted by airborne droplets. Characterized by a prolonged cough, debilitating child. In the first years of life can cause respiratory failure.

    • Vaccination is carried out in 4 stages usingintramuscular injection. The first time a child is vaccinated at 2-3 months, then at 4-5, 6 and 18 months. This complex reliably protects the body. At the age of 7 and 14 years held revaccination - re-vaccination. Vaccination against polio is carried out in two ways:

  • Drops in the mouth. The vaccine is called oral (OPV). Children are vaccinated at 3, 4 and a half and 6 months. Revaccination is carried out at 1.5 years, 1 and 8 months and at 14 years.
  • Injection. The vaccine is called inactivated (IPV). The main condition is a break between vaccinations of one and a half months. Children are vaccinated, ranging from 2 months. Revaccination is done 18 months after the last vaccination.

    • Vaccination against polio is rarely accompanied by complications.

    Is it possible to vaccinate DPT and polio simultaneously?

    In children's clinics do combine vaccinationsDTP and polio. There is nothing wrong with that. This combination does not pose a risk to the health of the child. The simultaneous administration of drugs does not affect the immunological effect of vaccinations. As a rule, an increase in the number of adverse reactions is not observed. But pediatricians advise to carefully check the health of the baby before the simultaneous administration of vaccines. The load on the immunity increases, and it is difficult for the weak to cope with pathogens. Any irregularities in the brain and nervous system are contraindications to vaccination. Vaccinating children with allergies should be very careful. If you approach the vaccination wisely, following the recommendations of the doctor, the child can be protected from serious diseases that can be incurable at an early age. Also on the topic:

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