As I know, there is a lot of people that decide not to vaccinate theirs children because of religion or other stereotypes. We, me and my husband, decided that it is important to vaccinate our child, just because we knew that we want him to go to the nursery, and it is really important to prevent some deseases or infections that he can take during his growth. As well each time when we vaccinate Damian, I have to show in the nursery about his vaccines. Till know we´ve vaccinate three times Damian, first time was at 2 months, second at 4th and the las at 6th. As I remember, on his first days of life he was vaccinated as well, but I don´t know which of the vaccines were done.
Mostly all of the vaccines are free of charge in Catalonia, but there is some optional that have a cost. One of them that have a cost and we decided to make is Prevenar 13. Damian was vaccinated with prevenar 13 at 4 and at 6 months, the next time will be at 9 ant 15 months. Prevenar 13 is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease, pneumonia and acute otitis media caused by serotypes Streptococcus pneumoniae included in the vaccine in infants and children from 6 weeks to 17 years old. We could decide not to do this vaccine, but after a lot of hours looking into forums and asking friends with children, we decided that it is better to vaccinate with Prevenar 13.
Other vaccines that were made at 2,4 and 6 months were:
DTPa - Vaccine is "three in one" that PROTECTS against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (whooping cough)
VPi - The IPV polio vaccine is a vaccine that prevents children with contagious disease caused by a virus, poliovirus vaccine known Poliomielitiscomo that produces digestive and neurological symptoms, sometimes very serious.It is primarily transmitted by ingestion of contaminated food or water or by contact with people who clear the virus in the faeces (is called fecal-oral), but can also be spread by air via droplets of salivation.
Hib - is a conjugate vaccine developed for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria.Vaccinations against Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) have decreased early childhood meningitis significantly in developed countries and recently in developing countries.
HB - is a vaccine developed for the prevention of hepatitis B virus infection. The vaccine contains one of the viral envelope proteins, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). It is produced by yeast cells, into which the genetic code for HBsAg has been inserted.
MCC - The meningococcus is a bacterium that can cause severe infections in children and adults: meningitis and sepsis. The bacteria enters through the mouth or nose and then infects the individual. Vaccination is very safe and effective. The vaccine is a conjugate vaccine (MCC) consisting of part of meningogoco C. You should list three doses: 2.4 to 6 months.
All the information about this vaccines I found in internet, as I don´t have a medical backgroud. For me I found it useful, and I think that this information can be useful for you as well.
I know that in each country the vaccines can differ, so it can be that your child has been vaccinated with other vaccines than Damian. Which one have you made?
We are also pro vaccines! My first child can't be vaccinated because of a medical diagnosis, but we hope that we'll vaccinate her till she's going to school. The second one has all the vaccines done for his age, plus the vaccine that you said you bought. In our country it has another name, but the same components and it is made for extra money too. But, of course, we can't save money on our children!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your baby girl is ok, and will be vaccinated soon :)
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