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Measles vaccination for children: when, whether to do it, at what age
Measles is a viral disease in which there is a high fever, a rash all over the body, a runny nose, and a dry cough. This disease affects children under 5 years of age. Adults rarely get measles, but the disease is more difficult to tolerate. To avoid contracting measles, measles vaccination is used for children, which develops immunity to the disease for life.
Whether to get vaccinated against measles
Some parents doubt the need for measles vaccination, and now this procedure is no longer required. But other parents still vaccinate their children against measles.
Vaccination against measles for children helps to avoid a difficult period of illness, as well as the occurrence of complications.
The period from birth to 9 months is relatively safe for the baby, since his body contains the mother’s antibodies that protect him from diseases. But if the mother has not been vaccinated, then he will not have this immunity. Vaccination is helpful because:
- Vaccination has reduced the death rate from measles.
- It protects the child from illness and possible complications.
- During vaccination, a weakened virus is introduced into the baby’s body. After this, immunity to the disease develops.
- Reducing the risk of developing epidemics.
Because of these reasons, it is worth getting vaccinated to reduce the risk of illness and complications.
At what age to get vaccinated
Vaccination is carried out three times:
- In year;
- At 6 years old;
- At the age of 14-17.
The inoculation is injected into the upper part of the shoulder, under the scapula or in the thigh. When vaccinated for the first time, it is about 90 percent effective. At 6 years of age, the effectiveness reaches 95 percent, and in adolescence it reaches 100 percent.
Side effects and condition of the child after vaccination
Often there are no side effects, but some people may experience the following symptoms:
- Temperature increase. It can reach 38 degrees.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Mild rash.
Certain complications may also arise:
- Allergic reaction.
- Convulsions.
- Nervous system problems.
Although side effects and complications can occur, in most cases the condition of children after vaccination remains normal, they do not get sick and feel normal. But still, monitor the condition of the baby when he is vaccinated, so that if anything, consult a doctor.
Although the measles vaccine can now be omitted, and many parents refuse it, it still reliably protects the immune system from the virus. If vaccinated, a person will not get measles during their lifetime. If the vaccination was not carried out in childhood, an adult may get sick, which will be more difficult to tolerate the disease.
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