When can I get a vaccine after Mantoux
To determine the time frame, it is necessaryunderstand what Mantoux is. This is a test to detect tuberculosis in a child. A substance called tuberculin is injected under the skin - this is an extract from cow tuberculosis bacteria. After three days, the reaction is monitored. If the red spot on the skin exceeds 4 mm in diameter, then the child is probably sick.
The vaccination, like the Mantoux test, must be done whenthe child is absolutely healthyPhoto: Getty The test is carried out annually, at birth they give the BCG - a vaccination against tuberculosis. Mantoux does not put a strain on the child's immunity, so you should not deviate from the vaccination schedule. But there are exceptions. If the test is positive, then the next vaccination can be done only after a full examination and permission from the doctor. There are exceptions for children who attend kindergarten. If there is a quarantine for childhood infections, then the tuberculin test can be carried out only 1 month after its end.
Is it possible to vaccinate against measles and other diseases simultaneously with manta
Vaccinate children against flu, diphtheria, tetanus,and also it is possible to do the MCT simultaneously with the Mantoux test. Such a combination does not affect the test result and the effectiveness of the vaccination, but it is still better to take a break. It is necessary to wait for the Mantoux reaction, and then start the rest of the vaccinations. After any vaccination, at least 1 month must pass so that the tuberculin test can be carried out. If you do not wait for this time period, the test reaction may be false. It can be false negative or false positive.
If the next test after Mantoux is DPT
This is a complex vaccination that protects againstwhooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria. The vaccine puts a significant strain on the child's immunity, so it is not advisable to do it at the same time as the Mantoux test. It is better to wait for the tuberculin test reaction first and only agree to the vaccination if the result is negative. If you do DPT first, then the Mantoux test is allowed only after 1 month. Otherwise, there will be problems with the formation of immunity to the vaccinated infectious diseases. It is imperative to observe the time interval between vaccinations. This is the key to the baby's health and protection against possible infection. To avoid problems with vaccination, it is worth finding out about upcoming vaccinations and the Mantoux test in advance. You can do the tuberculin test in advance.
