Precautions for polio vaccination
Polio vaccine is one of the important preventive measures against polio (poliomyelitis). In order to make the effect of polio vaccination more obvious, here are some precautions.
1. Vaccination timing
Polio vaccine requires three doses, one at two months, four months and six months after birth. If you miss the vaccination time for various reasons, you can also vaccinate the child as soon as possible after he is one month old.
2. Inoculation site
The vaccination site for polio vaccine should be on the outside of the deltoid muscle of the upper arm, which allows doctors to choose a site that is rich in nutrients and has no skin damage to avoid infection, bleeding, etc.
3. Side effects
There may be some side effects from polio vaccination, such as pain, redness, swelling, fever, etc. These are normal phenomena and will subside on their own within a few days. Most children will not experience severe side effects, but they must strictly abide by the doctor\’s instructions to avoid unnecessary consequences of unreasonable vaccinations.
4. Contraindications
In some cases, children are not suitable for polio vaccination. For example: illness or fever, immune deficiency, allergic history, previous vaccination with polio vaccine, etc. Before vaccination, the doctor must be informed of the child\’s health status to provide a reference for vaccination decisions.
Polio vaccination FAQ
1. If I have missed the vaccination time, do I need to start the vaccination again?
If you miss the vaccination time, you need to make up for it as soon as possible, but you do not need to start the vaccination again. If the first dose is missed, the second dose can be given at any time within the first month of the missed dose; if the second dose is missed, the third dose can be given at any time within the second missed month. But if you miss more than three months, you need to start the vaccination from the beginning.
2. How long does it take for immunity to develop after vaccination?
Three doses of the vaccine after vaccination can temporarily increase immunity, but for long-term protection, children need to receive polio vaccine once a year to increase immunity.
3. Will children get polio after vaccination?
During the vaccination process, the inoculated virus will be weakened and will only cause mild infections, thereby making the child\’s body resistant to poliovirus attacks and achieving the purpose of prevention, preventing the child from being infected with polio.
4. Do I need a booster injection after vaccination?
If long-term immune protection requires a priming dose, a booster dose can be given three months later.
Conclusion
Polio vaccine plays an important role in preventing polio. Before vaccination, it is necessary to determine the health status of the child and strictly follow the doctor\’s recommendations and instructions to complete the vaccination to avoid side effects caused by unreasonable vaccination. Reasonable prevention methods are also needed after vaccination.
