Do I need a pneumonia vaccine?
For today, the vaccination against pneumonia is mandatory for vaccination of children in the Russian Federation. It was included in the list of routine vaccinations from January 1, 2014 to prevent the spread of life-threatening and health-threatening pneumococcal infections. One of the most serious lung diseases, often leading to death, is pneumonia caused by pneumococci. This inflammation of the respiratory system develops rapidly during the incubation period from 1 to 3 days, and the source of infection may not have manifestations of the disease. Infection is transmitted by airborne droplets, and if it enters the lungs, it causes pneumonia, although it is possible that other diseases develop (depending on which organ is infected).
Pneumococcus can be responsible for meningitis, inflammation of the inner membrane of the heart, otitis, cases of sepsis (inflammation of the blood) are possible.
An adequate treatment scheme for pneumonia caused by pneumococcal infection has not yet been developed. The causative agents of the disease constantly evolve and become resistant to antibacterial therapy. The disease develops very quickly, therefore, the death of the patient is possible due to severe respiratory failure. Doctors are sure that there is only one way out of this situation: timely vaccination of the population.
Groups at risk of pneumococcal pneumonia
The most vulnerable to infection are small children, up to 2 years, especially those who are weakened or preterm. And the younger the baby, the more dangerous for him pneumococcal infection, because his immunity has not yet recovered. The second risk group includes elderly people (from 60 years old). Sometimes the whole family can get pneumococcal pneumonia: first the kid becomes ill, then the grandmother (grandfather) becomes infected, and then the malaise of the parents is possible. No one is immune to this insidious disease.It is strongly recommended that the pneumonia vaccine be administered to children in the following categories:
- premature babies;
- children transferred to artificial feeding;
- children who have been resuscitated;
- children attending kindergartens;
- children from large families;
- weakened children, who are lagging behind in development, who have any neurological disorders;
- children with diabetes;
- children with heart disease, chronic kidney disease and respiratory system;
- children with immunodeficiency states.
Also, some categories of adults are advised to go to a medical facility and vaccinate against pneumococcal infection. Especially in need of it:- Patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Chronic smokers, as well as alcohol abusers.
- People over 60 years.
- People with weakened immunity.
- People with chronic cardiovascular diseases and pulmonary patients.
Types of vaccines for pneumonia
The most common types of vaccines in Russia are presented in three versions:
- Powder drug ACT-Hib.
- Suspension for intramuscular injection Prevenar.
- The drug Pnevmo 23.
The first time the vaccine is given to the baby in 3 months, then - in, months, then - in six months, and the last vaccination is done in the year.
The most widespread in the Russian Federation was the Prevenar vaccine. It can be put to kids already from 2 months of age. As a result of vaccination, children receive immune protection from streptococcal infection in the first years of life, at a time when interaction with the causative agent of infection is particularly dangerous. The vaccine can be placed simultaneously with other vaccines, with the exception of vaccination against tuberculosis. If the baby gets infected with pneumococcus, despite the vaccination, the disease will flow easier, without complications and health consequences.The drug Pnevmo 23 children can be placed only at the age of 2, the disadvantage is that the child is vulnerable to infection in the most dangerous period of life. But for adult patients, this vaccine is suitable as well as possible, because the drug is placed once, does not need to be introduced by the course and at the same time creates immunity to infection for 5 years. Another significant indication for the use of this vaccine is that if a person already has suffered pneumonia, this is not a contraindication to vaccination, but will be the prevention of relapse disease.
In most of Europe, this vaccine is registered. It is very convenient for doctors to use it due to packaging: the drug is already placed in a disposable syringe, the vaccine dosage for any age category is one, ml.
Powder ACT-Hib is suitable for children aged from 3 months. Compared with other vaccines, this drug has a huge plus: it creates an immune defense not only against pneumonia, but also from a variety of other diseases. This vaccine protects the child from meningitis, pneumonia and joints, sepsis, etc.The schedule of vaccinations depends on the age of the child.
A child under the age of 6 months is given 3 injections at intervals of 1-2 months, and one more after a year (after the third injection of the drug). If the baby is 6 months to a year, then only 2 injections are given with a monthly interval. The last inoculation is given to the child at, year. Children from one to five years old are enough to have one vaccine to form a permanent immunity.
Reaction to vaccinations and possible complications
The response to pneumococcal vaccination does not differ from the standard response of the body to vaccination. After an injection within 2-3 days, the following symptoms may occur, which are especially noticeable in children:
- At the injection site, there may be a slight condensation, redness, the child can comb this place and complain of pain.
- Sometimes a slight increase in body temperature is possible.
- The kid can lose his appetite, suddenly start to be capricious, complain of a decline in strength, drowsiness is possible, or, conversely, increased excitability and difficulties with falling asleep.
All these manifestations of the reaction to the vaccine should be simply waited, they are not harmful to health and pass on their own within 24 hours. The rise in temperature is extremely rare (according to statistics, in 1 child out of 100).
With an increase in temperature over 38 ° C, antipyretic drugs may be taken, this will not affect the effectiveness of the drug. With a bad mood of the baby, the appearance of nervousness is important to protect the child from too active activities, calm him and try to organize a day sleep for several hours.
If the above symptoms persist for more than 24 hours and the child's condition worsens, you should consult your doctor.
Contraindications to vaccination
The vaccine against pneumonia is perfectly tolerated by the body and has very little contraindications. Doctors can only postpone the vaccination period for a later time, until there is a more favorable situation for vaccination. Contraindications are:- Allergic intolerance to one of the components of the drug. It occurs very rarely and serves as a basis for the cancellation of the subsequent course of vaccinations.
- ARI and influenza.
- Chronic disease in the acute stage.
- The child's body temperature is above 37 ° C.
Possible complications after vaccination
Before the first injection of the vaccine, doctors always conduct a thorough examination of the baby, monitor the course of chronic diseases, measure temperature (it should not be elevated), carefully question parents about the health of a small patient and about possible allergic reactions.
Thus, complications after vaccination are extremely rare, the fault is either non-compliance with medical norms, or a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine in the baby.
.Possible complications:
- Acute reaction of the immune system to the components of the vaccine (the so-called Quincke edema, which requires immediate medical intervention and is dangerous for the patient's life).
- Deterioration of the course of chronic diseases.
- Deterioration of the child with an acute infection.
These are the most terrible consequences that can occur after vaccination. However, they are extremely rare, and most of them can be prevented, given the contraindications to vaccination.
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Vaccination against pneumonia: reviews. Vaccination against pneumonia for children: feedback
The most dangerous disease of small boys and girls is pneumonia. And pneumonia is considered the leading cause of death among toddlers. According to statistics, this pathology annually takes the lives of more than 1 million children under the age of five. Today we learn what parents need to do in order to protect their daughter or son from such an affliction. What vaccine is effective against pneumonia, are there any drugs that can prevent the onset of this disease? Also we learn the responses of parents and doctors about vaccination of babies with vaccines against pneumonia.
Danger of disease
Pneumococcal infection is caused by a special bacterium called pneumococcus. Among the ailments that occur after the defeat of the body of this infection - pneumonia, acute otitis media, arthritis, purulent meningitis, pleurisy. All these diseases are dangerous for the health and even life of the child, threatening him with complications and irreversible consequences in the future. This bacterium is known after other other ailments, such as influenza, measles, otitis and even common cold. Preventive maintenance in this case one - in due time made inoculation from a pneumonia to children.
Operating principle
The disease is caused by the ingress of pneumococci into the human body. These are bacteria, the species of which now number about a hundred. They do not give in to conventional treatment with antibacterial agents, and this, in turn, complicates the situation. Therefore, vaccination against pneumonia is the most effective way to prevent the development of an ailment. The medication, which is used to vaccinate children, contains substances capable of neutralizing several types of pneumococci. Often these are 5 varieties of bacteria, but there is a vaccine, the action of which extends to 10 different pathogens.
Types of vaccinations
Today, 3 types of drugs are used to vaccinate children from pneumonia:
- Powder for injection "AKT-Hib".
- Suspension for intramuscular injection of "Prevenar".
- Solution for injection "Pnevmo 23".
The principle of their actions is almost the same, but some differences are still observed.
The drug "Prevenar"
This suspension is the most common of the three vaccines listed above. It is made for children starting from 3 months of life (sometimes even from 2 months). The risk of contracting pneumococcal infection is very high in children under the age of 2 years. Therefore, the advantage of the Prevenar vaccine is understandable and logical. This vaccine is placed at such times:
- the first - in 3 months;
- the second - in, month;
- the third - at 6 months;
- The fourth (revaccination) - in a year and a half.
Such a vaccination against pneumonia, by the way, can be combined quite efficiently and safely with other injections. The exception is only BCG (vaccine against tuberculosis). If doctors comply with all the terms of vaccination of the baby, then it allows to form in children an excellent immunity already at the age of 2 years, when the bacterium streptococcus is most dangerous and active.
Even if an inoculation against pneumonia is done to children, this does not mean that the child will not be able to get sick with this ailment. But if he becomes infected, the infection will be easy, without serious consequences for his health. Therefore, parents should not refuse to vaccinate their baby with this drug. Moreover, it practically does not cause negative reactions.
Injection solution "Pnevmo 23"
This vaccine differs from the previous one in that it is administered to the child after 2 years. This is her main drawback. It is also effective for adults. And its advantage is in what.
- It is held once, and not the whole course.
- Immunity persists for 5 years.
- Convenience of packing. The drug is placed in disposable syringes with a single dose of vaccine. For a person of any age, the dose is one ml.
"It was this vaccine that was registered by most European countries, which proves its effectiveness.
- The drug "Pnevmo 23" is well compatible with other vaccines, except for the drug from tuberculosis.
- Even if a person has transferred a disease from which prevention is being made, this vaccination after pneumonia does not serve as a contraindication to the use. That is, it can be done even by those people who have been ill with this disease, so that they can not become infected again.
And the restrictions to using this tool are:
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the medicine, allergic reactions.
- Some types of diseases (for example, hypertension).
Powder for injection "AKT-Hib"
This vaccine is suitable for children whose age has already reached 3 months.
The drug makes it possible to develop immunity not only to the disease to which the article is devoted. It is an inoculation against meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, epiglottis inflammation, various types of arthritis. And this is its advantage.
The vaccination scheme is the following:
- At the age of up to 6 months: 3 injections are given with an interval of 1-2 months, with the introduction of a revaccinating dose 1 year after the third vaccination.
- Children from 6 to 12 months are given 2 injections with an interval of 30 days, with the introduction of an additional dose at the age of 18 months.
- Babies from 1 to 5 years are given a single injection.
Opinions about Prevenar
This vaccination against pneumonia for children, reviews of which are very numerous, causes a lot of controversy and doubt. Some parents are sure that this is a completely safe vaccine, which is simply necessary for babies. Other mums and dads are not sure of its effectiveness. In addition, some believe that it is this drug, after its application to infants, is the cause of the development of side effects and even mortality.
This vaccination against pneumonia doctors also received different responses. Some doctors attribute positive results of vaccination, while others emphasize certain facts. For example, the fact that the preparation "Prevenar" does not include serotypes 1 and 5, causing pneumococcal infections. Also doubt about this drug doctor and because in some countries, such as the Netherlands, this vaccine is temporarily banned.
The cost of the "Prevenar" - about, thousands of rubles.
Opinions about the preparation "Pnevmo 23"
This vaccination against pneumonia for children receives reviews mostly positive. And this is not surprising: the drug "Pnevmo 23" is the very first invention invented by French doctors, and at the same time the most popular. After all, this vaccine is used in most countries of Europe, and this means a lot: it is really effective and safe. Parents note the fact that vaccination is not very painful for babies, and the risk of complications is minimal. In addition, such a vaccine is cheaper than its analogue - the drug "Prevenar". On average, the medicine "Pnevmo 23" will cost the parents in, thousands of rubles, which is 700 rubles cheaper.
However, doctors are not unambiguous about this vaccine. Some say that it is the most secure of all. Others point out the inexpediency of its conduct, they say, it is possible to prescribe this remedy only after 2 years, it is not allowed earlier. And since the peak of the risk of contracting pneumonia occurs at the age of up to 24 months, from this point of view the remedy is inappropriate. Therefore, some doctors advise parents to pay attention to other drugs.
Opinions on the vaccine "AKT-Hib"
Parents' opinions about this tool are different. Someone really is delighted with him, but there are quite a few moms and dads who write that this vaccination against pneumonia causes unwanted reactions. Among such side effects: redness, tenderness at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, irritability of the child. Those parents who respond positively to the vaccine note the fact that they themselves are now calm for their kids, because the drug "ACT-Hib" protects not only from pneumonia, but also from other dangerous diseases, such as meningitis, sepsis and others.
The cost of a bottle of this drug, containing 1 dose of vaccine, is on average 400 rubles.
Now you know that vaccination against pneumonia is the only way to protect yourself and your child from this dangerous ailment. At the moment, there are 3 types of drugs that help vaccinate children and adults. And this means "AKT-Hib "Prevenar "Pnevmo 23". Most of all, judging by the reviews, people trust the last drug - "Pnevmo 23 as it is used in most countries of Europe. Although two other vaccines also have a lot of positive feedback. Therefore, the choice is difficult to make, however, after consultation with the doctor, parents will undoubtedly acquire the drug that will protect their baby, and themselves from such a serious illness as pneumonia.
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Who made the child vaccinated against pneumonia? What were the consequences?
Answers:
Evgenia Grigoryeva
I did not even know that such a vaccine happens ...
Sorry, Move along, Bitch!
Can pneumococus?
Running on the waves
no, but I did not get myself an inoculation - a month in the hospital with pneumonia failed, pleasure is not from pleasant, especially its diagnosis, when you put a hose in your nostril to get to the lungs and take a piece for analysis
InkogNito
Apparently, the reaction to the inoculation. It really happens that a child gets sick with the infection from which he was vaccinated, when the vaccine "is alive but the disease goes on in an easy form. (((Doctors do not like to talk about this and do not write to the cards that it is because of the vaccination. Closely monitor the baby, if, suddenly, something will alert you, immediately call a doctor! But most likely in a couple of days, all the symptoms will pass. Health of your daughter!
Natalia Orlova
Pancake. Well com then do you have a brain you have? Soon they will make vaccinations from the snot. It happens of course. It happens that they die and they remain invalids from vaccinations.
Angel ***
read the works of Professor Amandzholova, experiments on rabbits ...
