Measles vaccination schedule
Measles is a highly contagious disease with a high fatality rate. Therefore, preventing measles is extremely important. One of the most effective preventive measures is to get vaccinated against measles. However, many parents are unclear about the vaccination schedule. Below we will introduce the measles vaccination schedule from four aspects.
Vaccination time
According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, babies can generally receive the first dose of measles vaccine when they reach the age of 9 months after birth. It is best to vaccinate as early as 1 year old, and to vaccinate the second dose as early as possible within 4 weeks after the first dose of vaccine to achieve the best preventive effect.
Vaccine Type
Currently, measles vaccines are divided into two types: single vaccine and triple vaccine. Among them, the single vaccine only contains measles components; while the triple vaccine contains three vaccine components: measles, rubella, and influenza, so we call it \”triple vaccine.\”
Precautions for vaccination
When your baby is vaccinated, you need to pay attention to the following matters: (1) It is recommended to vaccinate under the guidance of a doctor or professional; (2) Before vaccination, you should inform the doctor whether the child has fever or other discomfort symptoms, and whether the child has any history of allergies; ( 3) Observe whether symptoms of discomfort, such as high fever, vomiting, etc., appear within 24 hours after vaccination. If so, please seek medical treatment in time.
Vaccination effect
After vaccination, it can not only prevent the occurrence of diseases such as measles, rubella, and influenza, but also protect other people from diseases, scientifically and effectively curbing the spread of diseases.
Summary
Measles vaccination is a scientific and effective measure to prevent measles and other diseases. In order to ensure the effectiveness of vaccination, parents are asked to make a detailed vaccination plan based on their child\’s age and doctor\’s advice, and follow the precautions to vaccinate on time. Measles vaccination can not only protect your own health, but also protect others and jointly maintain a healthy community and living environment.
