The debate about whether a child needs to be vaccinated or write a waiver has been going on in social networks for more than a year. The number of advocates for vaccination is roughly equal to the number of those opposed.
Doctors strongly recommend vaccinating a child, starting at the hospital. It is here that a newborn is vaccinated against viral hepatitis B in the first 12 hours of life, a week-old baby is vaccinated against tuberculosis. Further, in accordance with the national immunization calendar, the child is expected to be vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, rubella and mumps.
Before each vaccine administration, parents must sign the appropriate document authorizing or prohibiting the vaccination. Doctors warn that there is still a minimal likelihood of complications after vaccination, as well as the possibility of an unvaccinated child getting sick, however, the pediatricians leave the final decision to the parents.
Vaccinations and educational institutions
Parents who refuse vaccinations should be aware that they will have to face problems entering kindergarten, and subsequently, school.
In kindergarten and school, parents are required to provide a medical card of the established form, signed by the head physician of the children's clinic. The main problem is that state and municipal kindergartens accept cards from district polyclinics only, refusing cards issued by commercial clinics. If the child from birth was only attached to a medical institution at the place of residence, and the observation was carried out by doctors in a commercial center, then you will have to visit the chief doctor's office more than once in order to get the coveted signature, guided by your legal rights as a parent. Knowledge of Federal Law No. 157 "On Immunoprophylaxis of Infectious Diseases" will help to minimize problems.
Private kindergartens are more loyal to parents of unvaccinated children. One of the disadvantages of such kindergartens is the high cost per visit.
Lack of vaccinations is the reason for prohibitions
In addition to disagreements with the kindergarten and the school, problems may arise when traveling abroad. Lack of necessary vaccinations can lead to a ban on entry to a number of countries. In addition, refusal also entails a restriction in the choice of a future profession, since compulsory vaccination may be required upon hiring. In any case, the final decision on the need for vaccinations is made by the parents. In case of refusal to vaccinate, this must be documented. Before signing a waiver, you should familiarize yourself with its consequences and possible complications.
Endless dispute
In the dispute between the opposing sides of vaccination, reason must prevail. You can postpone the first vaccination until the child is six years old, by the time the immune system matures. Vaccinations should be done strictly according to indications.
Before vaccination, it is necessary to identify the absence of certain antibodies, and only in this case to be vaccinated.
Before vaccination, it is imperative to make an immunological blood test for the composition of antibodies. Under no circumstances should you be vaccinated if the child is sick or has an aggravated allergy. Do not administer more than one vaccine at a time to avoid severe stress on the immune system. Do not vaccinate with a live vaccine and control the appearance of antibodies after a month from the date of vaccination. This is the only way to preserve the health of the child.
