The search for an answer to the question "does the child vaccinate" deprives many mothers of rest and sleep. Especially it concerns vaccinations of new, previously not included in the number of mandatory. One of these vaccinations is a vaccination against a hemophilic infection, produced by the Hiberica vaccine. The standard vaccination course includes three doses of the vaccine, administered at 3 months, 4.5 and 6 months. Revaccination is carried out at 1.5 years.
Hiberica vaccine - from what diseases?
Hibericx vaccine is given to a child to prevent purulent-septic inflammatory processes that result from infection with a haemophilus influenzae type b:
- meningitis;
- sepsis;
- pneumonia;
- arthritis;
- epiglotitis.
Hemophilic infection is especially dangerous for young children, because it is transmitted by airborne droplets, and the carrier can develop without any symptoms. The result of the defeat of this infection can be various complications in the course of common colds, some of which (meningitis, epiglotitis) can lead to death.
Hiberica vaccine - side effects and consequences
During the first two days after vaccination, local reactions may occur: a small edema and redness may appear at the site of administration of the vaccine, as well as tenderness. In addition, a child may react to vaccination with increased restlessness and loss of appetite, fever and nausea may occur. Usually these manifestations are insignificant and do not require any treatment. Allergic reactions after the introduction of the Hibericks vaccine are extremely rare.
Hibericks vaccine - do or not?
Of course, it is only a qualified specialist who can give an answer to the question of which vaccine should be given this or that inoculation, considering each individual case. It should be borne in mind that about half of all purulent bacterial meningitis in children under 5 years of age is due to a hemophilic infection. In favor of the same vaccine, Hiberici says that it is usually carried very easily. Side effects after the introduction of this vaccine most often occur against the background of other diseases, for example, colds or intestinal infections. That is why it is possible to vaccinate Hibericks (as well as any other) only after obtaining a permission from a pediatrician after a thorough examination.