Doctors, healthcare experts and epidemiologists have developed a schedule to administer the vaccines based on the risk for a particular disease. Even though it is important to follow the schedule, the delay we are facing today is unprecedented. It is difficult to prepare for such unforeseen situations as one cannot take a vaccine before its recommended date. As per the World Health Organization WHO , subsequent vaccine doses have permissible waiting period for interrupted or delayed immunization.
Hence, a delay in immunisation is manageable. Having said that, I urge parents to get their children vaccinated with the deferred doses at the earliest. Post exposure to rabies or injuries requiring tetanus vaccine, it is recommended to avoid delay and vaccinate immediately.
What do you think is the biggest fear of parents right now, amid the pandemic? Delay in vaccination can be overwhelming for new parents. And with the current lockdown there are concerns about infections, visits to their pediatricians, delay in administering vaccines, etc. We get calls from anxious parents asking about the same. I advise parents to be in touch with their paediatricians who can guide them on delayed immunisation and precautionary measures.
Also, please take necessary precautions and be safe during the pandemic, such as social distancing and adequate hygiene precautions; wear a mask and protect the child as well during doctor visits. What about mothers who have just given birth and need doctor appointments for themselves and their babies? New mothers should also take necessary safety precautions for their regular doctor visits. While misinformation in the media has led many parents to delay vaccinations as a result of either Dr.
Andrew Wakefield's false claims about autism or Dr. Bob's Alternative Schedule aap. Don't let your child become a statistic -- make sure they get all the recommended vaccinations. And if you're worried about autism, visit "The Truth About Autism. The threat of death by disease isn't the only medical consequence of skipping vaccinations. An unvaccinated child faces lifelong differences that could potentially put him or her at risk.
Every time you call , ride in an ambulance, go to the doctor or visit the hospital emergency room, you must alert medical personnel of your child's vaccination status so he or she receives distinctive treatment. Because unvaccinated children can require treatment that is out of the ordinary, medical staff may be less familiar, and less experienced, with the procedures required to appropriately treat your child.
Women who are pregnant but not vaccinated can be vulnerable to diseases that may complicate their pregnancy. A pregnant woman who contracts rubella in the first trimester may have a baby with congenital rubella syndrome CRS , which can cause heart defects, developmental delays and deafness. People who choose not to vaccinate their children also put others at risk if their child isn't vaccinated and becomes ill.
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