General information about vaccinations

Autism as a complication of vaccinations

In many developed countries, the issue of the connection between autism and vaccination still dominates the media, reducing vaccination coverage and contributing to the persistence of measles. In recent years, many countries have seen an increase (2-3 times) in the incidence of autism and other diseases of this spectrum (pervasive developmental disorders), the frequency of which has reached 0.6% of the child population.

Vaccination with health conditions

Progressive neurological pathology - decompensated hydrocephalus, neuromuscular dystrophies, degenerative diseases and CNS lesions in congenital metabolic defects - are contraindications to the use of DPT due to the risk of seizures, but can be considered in terms of vaccination with Infanrix or ADS when the process stabilizes.

Complications after vaccinations: how often do they occur?

Complications after vaccinations are interpreted by both specialists and a large number of people without special (and sometimes even medical) knowledge, so the frequency of rarer events can only be reliably established through post-licensing surveillance.

Vaccination of special populations

The presence of contraindications, especially relative ones, as well as other deviations in health status does not mean a complete refusal from vaccinations - we are talking about the selection of the vaccine, the time of vaccination, medicinal "cover". Pediatricians often use the terms "vaccination of risk groups", "sparing vaccination", which creates the illusion of the danger of vaccines for such children.

What are vaccines and what are they?

For specific prevention of infectious diseases, vaccines are used that allow the formation of active immunity before natural contact with the pathogen.

Legal aspects of vaccine prophylaxis

The Law "On Immunoprophylaxis of Infectious Diseases" ensures: free implementation of vaccinations of the National Calendar and the Calendar for Epidemiological Indications, in the systems of state and municipal healthcare.

Vaccine administration technique

Intradermal vaccination is performed using disposable tuberculin syringes with a capacity of 1.0 ml and thin needles (No. 0415) with a short bevel. The vaccine is administered at the border of the upper and middle third of the outer surface of the shoulder after preliminary treatment of the skin with 70° alcohol. The needle is inserted with the bevel upwards into the superficial layer of the skin parallel to its surface.

Organization of tuberculosis vaccinations

The head physician of the maternity hospital (head of department) is responsible for organizing vaccination against tuberculosis. He/she assigns at least two nurses to undergo training in the technique of administering the vaccine, which should be carried out at one of the maternity hospitals under the supervision of the anti-tuberculosis dispensary.

Screening of individuals for immunization

All persons who are to receive preventive vaccinations are first subject to a medical examination by a doctor (in rural areas - a paramedic).

Organization of an inoculation room and vaccinations

Vaccinations are a mass event, and even small deviations from sanitary and hygienic requirements for their implementation are fraught with the development of complications.

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