Vaccination is a complex process that scares many parents. And children as well. Diseases constantly mutate, threatening public health. For added protection, vaccinations were invented. More specifically, vaccination. It is noted that people who have been vaccinated against various diseases better cope with a real disease when they become infected. But not always. Yes, and immunity is formed only for a certain time. For example, for 5 years. Therefore, most parents think: do I need to be vaccinated?
Before making a final decision, they are interested in the consequences of vaccination with a particular drug, as well as how easily the medical intervention is tolerated by the child. What to expect if the baby has been vaccinated? Mumps is a serious disease. But vaccination will help to avoid it. The question is different: is there anything to be afraid of after the procedure? And in what situations is it worth raising a panic and going to the doctor?
What kind of disease?
Mumps is a disease that is popularly called mumps. As practice shows, it develops mainly in children. It is viral in nature. It is easily transmitted by airborne droplets. It affects the salivary glands, as well as the endocrine and nervous systems.
For about 3 weeks, the disease does not manifest itself. The most common symptoms of mumps include pain in opening the mouth, swelling of the salivary glands, and temperature. With these signs, mumps is suspected.
As a rule, adults rarely suffer from this disease. Most often, mumps affect minors from 3 to 15 years. Therefore, in Russia, a vaccine was introduced against this disease. It is usually given along with some other vaccines. What do you need to know about this process?
One injection - several diseases
For example, the fact that a separate vaccine for mumps does not exist. In Russia, there is a vaccine called the CCP. It is done several times throughout the life of the child. The vaccination calendar shows the first vaccination per year, the second vaccination at 6 years. Then at 15. And after that, from the 22nd anniversary, the corresponding vaccination is required to be done every 10 years.
This vaccine is designed to protect your child from measles, mumps and rubella. That is why it is called the CCP. Only parents do not know how the vaccine is tolerated. This is exactly what scares. Perhaps the consequences will seem to some more serious than the diseases from which the injection will protect the child. So what to prepare for?
About the vaccination procedure
The vaccine is given intramuscularly. Mumps, rubella, measles, thanks to the drug, will no longer threaten the baby. Children under 3 years old are given an injection in the thigh. And after the specified age - in the shoulder. Only 1 injection is provided. More about any features of the procedure is not said.
Usually children are not prepared too much in advance. Therefore, more and more parents are interested in how easily the vaccine is tolerated. After all, several components will be introduced into the baby’s body. We are talking about the components of measles, rubella and mumps. In fact, you will have to fight with several diseases. But in some cases, you can choose the drug that the child is vaccinated with. There are vaccines:
- import - handheld computer;
- domestic - measles and mumps;
- Indian - from measles or rubella.
But apart from mumps there is no vaccination. Therefore, we have, as already mentioned, to study the possible consequences. What should I look for? Mumps, rubella and measles vaccines are tolerated? Are there any reasons for concern? Which reactions are considered normal, and which are pathologies?
Norm - no reaction
The thing is that each organism is individual. That is, everyone can have their own reaction to a particular medical intervention. And this factor must be taken into account. Nevertheless, doctors claim that vaccination protects against mumps: mumps after the administration of the drug are not threatened by the baby.
This vaccine does not cause any negative reactions from the body. Normally, the child will not face any consequences of the injection. Is that the baby at 12 months will be hysterical. But it is not caused by the action of the vaccine, but by a direct injection. This procedure scares children. Yes, and you can’t call her pleasant. Therefore, you should not be scared if the baby began to cry after vaccination with measles, mumps. This reaction is quite normal.
But this is an ideal scenario. Usually, there is no reaction to these vaccines, but some phenomena should not be ruled out. What is this about? What manifestations of the reaction from the body are considered normal? When not to panic?
Temperature
The most common reaction to any medical intervention involving injections is fever. And this often leads to vaccination. Mumps is a disease that is eliminated by the proposed vaccine. She is also able to cause fever in the baby.
Often a similar phenomenon is observed during the first 14 days from the moment of vaccination. As a rule, the child’s temperature will be kept at 39.5 degrees. Do not panic. Doctors say this is a normal reaction. Call a specialist at home if you are very worried about the condition of the crumbs.
How to deal with a similar manifestation after vaccination (measles, rubella, mumps)? First of all, it is worth preparing antipyretic drugs. And they bring down the temperature. It will be elevated, usually about 5 days. In rare cases, fever may occur over the course of all two weeks. This phenomenon can also cause chills. This situation is not a cause for panic, but it cannot be left without attention and observation in any case.
Rash
What's next? Vaccination (measles, mumps) is tolerated by children and adults, as a rule, without special complications. But it is possible that a small red rash will appear on the body. Usually it spreads over the arms, legs, face, body of a person. Expressed by red spots.
A similar effect persists for about a week, with a maximum of 10 days. Does not require any treatment. Passes by itself. It does not bring any discomfort to a person, except for the aesthetic component. After vaccination with mumps, rubella and measles, rashes are considered quite normal. The spots do not itch, do not hurt, do not itch. This is just a rash that does not carry any danger.
The lymph nodes
What's next? What other signs and reactions on the part of the body need to be addressed if the baby is vaccinated? Of course, at a certain age, it helps to overcome the measles vaccine, mumps (year). How is she carried? Doctors say that side effects like fever and a rash are possible.
In some cases, the child may have enlarged lymph nodes. This is not dangerous. As in previous situations, this phenomenon does not require treatment. After a while, it goes away on its own. For the child does not bear any danger. Therefore, do not panic. And see a doctor too. He will only confirm that the increase in lymph nodes is the norm if the baby was vaccinated against a disease such as mumps. After vaccination, this is quite common.
Pain
What else could be the reaction? Vaccination (mumps, measles, rubella) is done, as already mentioned, in the shoulder. Very young children - in the thigh. It is possible that the injection site will hurt for some time. This is another sign that should not be feared. There is not much pleasant in it, but within a few hours after the injection, the pain will subside. No medication is needed for investment. And even more so, do not give pain medication to young children.
Not only pain can torment the baby after vaccination. Measles, mumps, he, thanks to the vaccine, will be avoided. But what should be expected in the form of side effects? For example, slight redness near the injection site. Or swelling in the area where the vaccine was given. This phenomenon is also not considered a cause for concern. If we are talking about older children who are injected into the shoulder, pain in the arm is not excluded. In some cases, muscles begin to ache. In this situation, you should not strain your hand once again. No more prophylaxis is required.
In boys
What other reactions can a vaccination cause? Mumps is a dangerous disease, but it is possible to prevent the disease through an injection. And what about the consequences of vaccination? Among the far from the most common phenomena, but taking place, we can distinguish soreness of the testicles in boys. Such a phenomenon should not cause panic in parents. In connection with this manifestation, babies become restless.
Like all the above reactions, the soreness of the testicles in boys does not do any harm. It does not affect the reproductive function. Therefore, do not worry about it. It is enough just to survive the period of pain. If the pain is extremely severe (and only older children can report it), consult a specialist. He will prescribe a drug that will somewhat alleviate the suffering. In the case of young children, nothing needs to be done. It is just necessary to wait until this phenomenon passes. And, of course, to reassure the child in all possible ways.
Consequences - Allergy
And now a little about what the consequences of the vaccine can bring. Mumps, rubella, and measles can be avoided with the vaccine. But remember that this injection is a serious test for the body. The fact is that, ideally, as already mentioned, there are no side effects and negative consequences. But such situations do not exclude that vaccination will not affect the body in the best way.
After all, any vaccine is an unpredictable intervention. The most dangerous consequence is an allergic reaction. Usually manifested by a rash (urticaria) or anaphylactic shock. The second option, according to statistics, is extremely rare after a drug has been introduced that protects against a disease called mumps. After vaccination, a simple allergy often appears.
In such a situation, parents should report the experience to the pediatrician before revaccination. It is likely that the child has an individual intolerance to the protein or any component of the vaccine. Then you have to refrain from re-injection. This is how vaccination works (measles-mumps). The reaction to it can be varied. What other consequences take place to one degree or another? It is also important to know about them to each parent. After all, as already mentioned, any vaccination is a risk.
Brain and nervous system
Often babies get vaccinated per year. Measles, rubella, and mumps are the diseases against which it is directed. Sometimes vaccination can affect the nervous system and the brain. Fortunately, such effects are extremely rare. Therefore, do not be very afraid of them. But take into account a similar scenario follows.
After vaccination, autism to one degree or another, multiple sclerosis, as well as other diseases of the nervous system can occur. It is these effects that developed in some children after vaccination. Nevertheless, doctors are talking about the complete safety of the vaccine, referring to a simple coincidence. The population does not trust such data too much. There are a lot of coincidences. Therefore, it is possible to consider diseases of the brain and nervous system as extremely rare consequences of this vaccination.
Cold
But this is far from all the consequences and side effects. Most often, vaccination is normally tolerated. Mumps can only be prevented by vaccinating babies. If the child is still ill, the disease will occur in a mild form.
Often, after administration of the drug, the baby may develop a commonplace SARS. What is this about? The fact is that the previously mentioned vaccines quite often cause an organism reaction that looks like a catarrhal disease. A child has a runny nose, a cough, or a fever (it has already been said). Redness of the throat is also not excluded.
It is recommended that you consult a doctor with these symptoms. It is likely that the vaccine (mumps, rubella, measles) weakened the immune system, which served as an impetus for a real cold infection. Leave it unattended. Otherwise, the child may become seriously ill. And only a doctor can choose the exact treatment. Parents must report that they have been given a CCP vaccine. This is important information that affects your treatment.
Injection - infection
After vaccination (measles-mumps), you may encounter another not the best phenomenon. It, like damage to the brain and central nervous system, scares parents most of all. What is this about? The fact is that after vaccination, it is possible that a child becomes infected with a particular disease. That is, if the baby is vaccinated against measles, rubella and mumps, it is likely that he will become infected with one of these diseases. Or several at once.
In other words, infection by vaccination is possible. But, as statistics show, such complications are extremely rare. Less often than all other consequences and side effects. Children with reduced immunity are usually infected. Or those who started vaccination shortly after a disease. And any, even a common cold is enough.
In any case, parents should know: the age at which the baby needs the vaccine is one year. Measles, rubella, mumps in this case, you subsequently will not see. But before the procedure, it is recommended to study the signs of certain diseases. And at the first manifestations, consult a doctor for advice. If you start treatment on time, then you can cure a child at any age without any problems. By the way, if a person is ill, then re-infection is extremely difficult to obtain. The body develops immunity. As a result, repeated vaccinations are not required.
Memo for parents
Now we can summarize everything that has been said regarding vaccination of CPC. This procedure is included in the national vaccination calendar. The first injection is done at 12 months. Repeated - at 6 years. Next - at 14-15. After this, it is required to be vaccinated every 10 years, starting from the age of 22. Such vaccinations, mumps, rubella, measles are generally well tolerated, they will help to avoid. But the following reactions are not ruled out:
- allergy;
- temperature rise;
- symptoms of SARS;
- rash;
- soreness of the injection site;
- testicular pain in boys;
- swollen lymph nodes.
In some cases, infection with one or another disease may occur, from which the child is vaccinated. Or a vaccine will cause problems with the central nervous system / brain. That is why it is extremely important to carefully monitor the health of the baby. Before vaccination, you need to pay attention to:
- Blood and urine tests. General metrics required. They come to the therapist for a consultation with them.
- The general condition of the child. Any ailment is an excuse to delay vaccination.
- If the child has recently been ill, it is better not to be vaccinated.
Some parents have an individual vaccination schedule. Additionally, you can donate blood for the presence of antibodies to measles, mumps and rubella. If they are (sometimes it happens, this is a feature of the body), then no vaccinations from these diseases are required.