Babies need to be vaccinated with various vaccines since birth. In the community, you often see a situation, which may be related to the mandatory reasons for admission to the nursing home and kindergarten. The free vaccination rate is almost 100%; the second-class self-paid vaccination rate is very low, and some self-paid vaccines are even ignored. There are usually two reasons why parents are unwilling to be vaccinated: first, the price is too high; second, there are misunderstandings about the second type of vaccination, and they believe that it can be vaccinated or not, and children's immunity depends on their own activation, rather than vaccination.
However, infectious diseases with strong seasonality, especially kindergartens and primary schools, are particularly prone to cross-infection. Once the epidemic occurs, the consequences of vaccination can be unimaginable, and vaccination can produce antibodies to the child, which can protect the child.
1. Is it necessary to get the pneumonia vaccine? How to fight?
WHO lists streptococcal disease as a "very high priority" disease prevented by vaccines. Pneumonia vaccine is one of the self-paid vaccines that children need to receive.
Currently, the main pneumonia vaccines used in the world are 13 and 23. The adaptive population and vaccination procedures of the two vaccines are different.
It is recommended that children choose 13 valent pneumonia vaccine
13 The valent pneumonia vaccine covers 13 pneumonia serotypes and is currently the most advanced pneumonia vaccine with the best protection effect for children.
vaccination plan
13 Vaccination vaccines have imported brands and domestic brands. According to the age of vaccination, there are 4 specific vaccination plans:
23 Vaccination vaccine, which is more suitable for special groups to vaccinate
23 Vaccination vaccine covers 23 pneumonia serotypes, which are more targeted, but has weak immunogenicity , few antibodies, and no immune memory. Recommended 2 People aged 65 years old and above are vaccinated for special health conditions (chronic cardiovascular metabolic diseases, immune hypofunction, etc.). Preferential vaccination for healthy children is not recommended.
Because the development of the autoimmune system of infants and young children is still incomplete, it has almost no response to the 23-valent vaccine, and its protective effect is very poor after vaccination. It is more suitable for children over 2 years old who are susceptible to pneumococcal.
vaccination scheme
23 Valentine pneumonia vaccine is usually only 1 dose. For children who have a high risk of severe pneumococcal infection after 5 years of vaccination, another dose can be given. No more vaccination after the second vaccination.
2. 13 Valter pneumonia vaccine, which one is domestically produced or imported?
Since the first half of 2020, all provinces and cities in my country have successively begun to receive domestic 13-valent pneumonia vaccines. Parents can consider two aspects and make choices:
Vaccination age
Domestic 13-valent vaccines have a wider age.
According to the vaccine instructions, the vaccination age of the domestic brand 13-valent pneumonia vaccine is: 6 weeks old to 71 months old (before the 6th birthday); the vaccination age of the imported brand 13-valent pneumonia vaccine is 6 weeks old to 15 months old.
It is worth noting that the basic immunization time of for imported 13-valent pneumonia vaccine is 6 weeks old to 6 months old, and some provinces and cities will extend it to 11 months old. If some babies are not undergoing the basic immunization procedure for imported 13-valent pneumonia vaccine within this month, they can still choose to receive the domestic 13-valent pneumonia vaccine.
vaccine price
Imported 13-price pneumonia vaccine is: about 700 yuan/dose;
Reference price of domestic 13-price pneumonia vaccine is: about 600 yuan/dose;
Relatively speaking, the unit price of domestic brand vaccine is lower and the cost-effectiveness is higher.
If you do not need to consider the above two factors, you can choose domestic or imported ones. At present, there are no differences in safety and effectiveness of the two vaccines of , and both can provide good protection for children.
3. What are the adverse reactions of pneumonia vaccine? How to deal with it?
After receiving the pneumonia vaccine, the common adverse reactions are mainly:
The vaccination site is uncomfortable
Within 24 hours after receiving the vaccine, pain and tenderness may occur at the injection site, and no special treatment is required. In most cases, it will disappear on its own within 2 to 3 days. If the baby is intolerant of pain, you can use a cold compress to reduce tissue congestion and relieve pain: Wet the towel with cold water, or wrap the towel with an ice bag and place it in the injection site. It is recommended to compress cold for about 10 to 15 minutes each time.
Fail reaction for a short time
Most of them are mild fever reactions. They can be relieved by themselves after 1 to 2 days and do not require special treatment; if necessary, rest appropriately, drink more water, pay attention to keeping warm, and prevent secondary infection. If the fever time exceeds 48 hours, you need to take your baby to see the doctor in time.
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