According to UNICEF, over the past three years, the world has lost gains made in child immunization for more than a decade.
percentage of children and the girls According to data from the 2022 Demographic and Family Health Survey, the percentage of children under 36 months of age who are fully vaccinated will drop to 55.9% in 2022, a considerable drop from 60.7% in 2019. National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI).
To reverse this, vaccination campaigns are being launched at the national level so that parents can vaccinate their children against 28 preventable diseases such as Hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, pneumonia, meningitis, polio, Measles, mumps, rubellawait.
In this regard, Dr. Lara Mustapic, a Peruvian medical scientist at Haleon, pointed out: “As a parent, you always want the best for your child and look to protect him, for example using a baby seat in the car., Protection of stairs, sockets, shelter from wind and rain in cold weather, etc. But one of the most important and simplest cares for their health is to help boost their immune systems through vaccinations.
How to prepare children for vaccinations:
1. Explain the procedure in a timely manner. Depending on the age of the child, tell them that they will be vaccinated and explain why and why it is important. Avoid lying to them about the pain of the piercing, and instead explain to them that the discomfort will be temporary but will benefit their development.
2. Create distractions. Vaccinations don’t have to be traumatic for kids if respectful strategies are adopted from an early age. Respect for children is a right, empathy is an obligation. For example, depending on age, distractions such as balloons and bubbles can be used; as well as providing a comfortable and safe position.
3. Pay attention to symptoms. Do not be alarmed if your child develops a mild fever or general malaise after vaccination, it is very common. In this case, to relieve his symptoms, you can give him pain relievers such as Panadol Pediatric. Dosage will vary according to the minor’s weight and must be precise. In addition, if a fever occurs, it is recommended to wear light clothes, keep the room cool, and give him a warm bath, which will help reduce the fever.
do not doubt vaccinate your child Injected vaccines create antibodies (defenses) that protect against infectious diseases. Go to the nearest medical facility, if you miss a dose you can still make it up. No need to restart calendars, just keep working on pending calendars.
In this sense, Dr. Lara Mustapic concludes: “Each vaccine has been studied and evaluated over many years, Comply with strict review to ensure adequate safety and effectiveness. When in doubt, it is always important to consult your pediatrician as he can provide you with reliable information and the best advice regarding your child’s health. ”