Competent behavior of parents after vaccination can minimize the risk of developing any undesirable reactions on the part of the child’s body. A couple of decades ago, doctors categorically forbade going outside not only on the day of vaccination, but also on the next day - but now, the opinion of specialists on this matter has changed dramatically.
One of the most popular questions asked by parents is the following: is it possible to go for a walk after vaccinations for measles, rubella, mumps, and how long after the injection can you leave the house?
Is it possible to go for a walk after vaccination?
You can go for walks after MMR vaccination. This opinion is shared by the vast majority of specialists, including the famous pediatrician E.O. Komarovsky, respected by many mothers.
For an organism that spends energy building immunity to three infections at once, it is much more difficult to do this in a stuffy and dusty room than in the fresh air.
Who and why is not allowed to go outside after MCP vaccination?
The absence of restrictions on walking does not always apply, the exceptions are the following:
- hypersensitivity reactions to the administration of the drug are observed. These include: body temperature above 39 degrees, refusal to eat, disruptions in the respiratory system, diarrhea and vomiting, allergic manifestations, severe weakness or apathy, or, conversely, increased excitability. In these cases, it is better to show the child to a doctor;
- secondary infection. Sometimes children come for vaccination already infected with some virus, therefore, if a person who has been vaccinated has signs of a respiratory infection, it is better to postpone walks;
- There are unfavorable weather conditions outside: extreme heat or frost with wind. There is no need for additional stress on the body in the post-vaccination period, so it is better to skip the walk.
Thus, you can go outside only after making sure that the child is absolutely healthy and responds normally to the immunization.
Prevention
Rubella can be prevented with a vaccine. This vaccination is included in the calendars of all countries and is critical to curb the spread of the disease and prevent birth defects in the fetus caused by congenital rubella syndrome.
The first dose of the vaccine is usually given to children at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization against measles, mumps and rubella. The second dose is usually given at age 6 years. It is acceptable to give a second dose of the vaccine 6 months after the first, or even 1 month later if we know the child is at increased risk of contracting the disease.
Rubella vaccine should not be given to pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant within 1 month of vaccination. If you are thinking about pregnancy, make sure you are immune to rubella by getting a blood test or looking for documentation of any vaccines you have received (you must have two doses of the vaccine). If there is no immunity, you should get vaccinated at least 1 month before pregnancy.
When can you go for a walk after vaccination?
There are no prohibitions on walking on the day of vaccination, so you can go outside at any time convenient (or usual) for your baby.
It is important to dress your baby according to the weather
But what should you do if the doctor recommends that your mother refrain from partying on the day of the injection? In this case, it is better to listen to the opinion of the pediatrician observing a particular child.
Precautionary measures and rules of conduct during the post-vaccination period
In the first half hour after the injection, you must stay in the clinic - it is during this period that anaphylaxis most often occurs.
To avoid any negative health consequences in the future, you must follow a number of simple rules:
- refuse new dishes on the child’s menu for at least one week after vaccination. This is due to the high risk of developing allergic reactions to unfamiliar food;
- minimize the risk of encountering infected persons. To do this, you should refuse to attend children’s groups for a week, not invite guests to your house, not travel by public transport, etc.;
- Walk outside, away from other children. It is better to prefer a park or cycling to a playground, since here the risk of getting sick is minimal;
- dress strictly according to the weather, without trying to “bundle” the baby so that he does not catch a cold. Overheating, according to experts, is even more dangerous than freezing;
- on the day of vaccination, avoid bathing and rubbing the skin with a sponge. You can take a short shower, but the room should be warm;
- have a modern antipyretic drug (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen) at home and know in what dosage and in what cases to give it to the child;
- additional tips from Dr. Kamarovsky: feed the child in smaller amounts than usual, give plenty of water, tea and compotes, provide cool, clean and moist air in the child’s room.
Reactions to the measles, rubella and mumps vaccine may be delayed, that is, they may appear 5-15 days after the injection. Parents should monitor the behavior and health of the baby as closely as possible throughout this period!
Childhood infections: whooping cough, scarlet fever, measles, chickenpox, rubella and mumps
There are a number of infectious diseases that are commonly called childhood diseases, since they occur mainly in childhood. As a rule, a child gets sick from childhood infections only once, then he develops strong immunity for life. Childhood infections include measles, rubella, scarlet fever, chickenpox (chickenpox), mumps (mumps) and whooping cough.
Symptoms and treatment of chickenpox in children (chickenpox)
If, after a short increase in body temperature, runny nose and redness of the eyes/throat, rashes appear on the child’s body, then any mother will understand that it is chickenpox. All parents should know the symptoms and treatment of chickenpox in children, because it is important not only to diagnose the infection in time, but also to carry out proper treatment.
The first sign of chickenpox is a characteristic rash - small, reddish-pink nodules with jagged edges that most often appear on the face and upper extremities. After a few hours, a small bubble forms on the surface of the nodule, which is filled with a translucent yellowish liquid. After 8-12 hours, the blisters open on their own, the rash becomes covered with a dense crust, which gradually disappears.
The incubation period for chickenpox is 3-5 days; at this stage it is not possible to detect the disease. When the first symptoms of chickenpox appear, parents should consult a doctor (call him to your home), but no specific treatment will be prescribed. For chickenpox, it is recommended to carry out symptomatic therapy - for example, a child may need antipyretic drugs, drugs that relieve itching of the skin. It is extremely rare for doctors to prescribe Cycloferon, which can prevent the development of a purulent bacterial infection against the background of chickenpox, which significantly alleviates the course of the disease.
Chickenpox infection in a kindergarten means its closure for quarantine.
Symptoms and treatment of scarlet fever in children
Scarlet fever is an acute infectious disease that is characterized by intoxication, fever and profuse pinpoint rash. The source of infection is a sick child or a healthy carrier of streptococci - it is this pathogenic microorganism that provokes the development of scarlet fever.
The symptoms and treatment of scarlet fever in children are well known to doctors, so there will be no problems with diagnosis. This disease always begins acutely, with a sharp rise in temperature, up to 39 degrees. The child complains of headache and nausea, and there is pain when swallowing. Already at the end of the first day of the disease, a small and itchy rash appears, which quickly covers the entire body. The skin becomes excessively dry to the touch, reminiscent of sandpaper.
Treatment of scarlet fever is carried out at home; only in case of severe illness, the child can be admitted to hospital. To suppress streptococcus, antibacterial therapy is prescribed; the throat must be gargled with a solution of furatsilin or infusions of chamomile/calendula. As part of the treatment of scarlet fever, antihistamines and vitamins are prescribed without fail.
Symptoms and treatment of whooping cough in children
Most often, children under 5 years of age who have not been vaccinated become infected with whooping cough. It is generally accepted that whooping cough is most dangerous for children in the first year of life; at older ages, the disease is milder.
All parents need to know the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough in children, because this disease is infectious and a sick child can infect all surrounding children. As a rule, the disease begins with a slight increase in temperature, general weakness and a slight cough. Then, after a few days, the child begins to be bothered by a specific cough with tears and spasms, upon hearing which the pediatrician will immediately suspect whooping cough. It is noteworthy that before the appearance of this whooping cough, parents consider their child to be healthy, but slightly cold - he may even attend preschool, which leads to the spread of infection.
Treatment is prescribed by a doctor, having previously done a test for whooping cough - bacterial culture of biomaterial from the throat of a sick child. This, firstly, makes it possible to clarify the diagnosis, and secondly, it helps to identify the true causative agent of the infection and select competent/effective treatment.
As a rule, treatment is carried out with the help of antibacterial drugs; antihistamines and antitussives are also prescribed.
Mumps, measles and rubella
These diseases are also considered infectious and dangerous. For example, the symptoms of mumps in children will be as follows:
- temperature rise up to 40 degrees;
- pain in the ear area;
- increased salivation;
- pain when chewing and swallowing;
- swelling of the cheek on the side of the affected parotid gland.
It is extremely rare, but the virus can damage the meninges (meningitis), kidneys, and pancreas (pancreatitis progresses). In boys, mumps most often causes infertility, although there are exceptions.
Among childhood infections, there are two diseases that have a similar sign - the rash with measles and rubella looks like an accumulation of semolina grains. Redness of the skin at the site of the rash will be characteristic of both measles and rubella. It is considered an excellent sign if a girl had rubella in childhood - antibodies to rubella are produced in the body for life, and this infectious disease does not threaten during pregnancy. If a woman has suffered from rubella during pregnancy, this is fraught with miscarriage, fetal death, or the birth of a child with severe developmental disorders. A woman at the planning stage of pregnancy can be vaccinated against rubella, which will protect her and her unborn baby from problems in the future.
Prevention of childhood infections
Let’s say right away that prevention means vaccinating a child. It is worth knowing that there is no vaccine against chickenpox, but measles, rubella and scarlet fever can be prevented. This specific vaccination is well tolerated by children; extremely rarely, after the vaccine is administered, the baby’s body temperature may rise.
Many parents refuse vaccinations, but preventing rubella and scarlet fever in any other way is simply impossible, and the consequences of infectious diseases can be truly terrible, including complete disability.
Based on materials from the site dobrobut.com
