In Russia, there is a national vaccination calendar for children under one year old. This is a list of the mandatory vaccines that a child needs to give to avoid infectious diseases.
Why are they vaccinated?
Vaccination is the introduction into the body of a substance that forms immunity to specific diseases. Usually antigenic drugs are made on the basis of the disease itself, but in the composition weakened or dead pathogens. The correct use of drugs helps to form the protection that is simply necessary for the baby. It allows a specific child not to get sick and to avoid an epidemic in society.
In the past of mankind, there were many diseases that led to the death of entire nations. These are usually infections that are spread by airborne droplets. Whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, tuberculosis, hepatitis B are very serious diseases with severe complications. Vaccination does not always completely prevent the possibility of infection, but it helps to avoid severe illness and transmission to other people.
Vaccination calendar for children under 1 year old
The very first vaccination is given on the birthday. Within 12 hours after birth, all babies are injected with the hepatitis B vaccine. This vaccine is given 2 or 3 times. The second is carried out at 1 month. Only an integrated approach can help prevent infection. This vaccination cannot lead to disease, all vaccines used in Russia are artificially bred in laboratories. Their composition is safe.
The second vaccination is carried out in the first week of life - this is the prevention of tuberculosis. It is important to form immunity to this disease at an early age, since babies are very vulnerable. It is transmitted by airborne droplets and affects the lungs, bones, and the nervous system.
At 3 months, a vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis is carried out. There are several drugs for administration, they are interchangeable. Vaccination is done 3 times. Return visit at 4, 5 months and 6 months. Only an integrated approach allows you to get a stable result.
And at 12 months, you must definitely get vaccinated against measles and rubella. This is a "live" vaccine that causes a mild form of the disease. Measles is mild, but the child is restless during this time. A softer method has not yet been invented.
Additional vaccinations
Parents can decide to get additional vaccinations for up to a year. This is a voluntary opportunity that helps to protect a child from infections that are not common in Russia. They are necessary for long-distance travel or seasonal exacerbations in the region.
Yellow fever vaccinations are given when traveling to Latin America, Africa or India. During such travels, a vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis is also recommended. The latter vaccine is sometimes given for outbreaks in the community.
Vaccination against chickenpox is not mandatory, but doctors advise using it if there are infections in the vicinity among children and adults.
Having a flu shot helps you get over the flu more easily. It is often suggested to be done in the autumn, when epidemics are very likely. There are dozens of different vaccines, you can choose any.
Vaccinations are child protection that cannot be denied. A timely vaccination significantly reduces the possibility of infection or makes the progression of diseases easy.
