Vaccination (mumps): reaction, as tolerated by children

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Vaccination is a complicated process that scares many parents. And children including. Diseases are constantly mutating, threatening public he alth. Vaccinations were invented for additional protection. More specifically, vaccination. It is noted that people who have been vaccinated against certain diseases are better able to cope with the real disease when infected. But not always. Yes, and immunity is formed only for a certain time. For example, for 5 years. Therefore, most parents are wondering: is it necessary to get 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? Parotitis is a serious disease. But vaccination will help to avoid it. The question is: is there anything to be afraid of after the procedure? And in what situations should you panic and see a doctor?

What is the disease?

Mumps is a disease that is popularly called mumps. As practice shows, it develops mainly inchildren. Has a viral nature. Easily transmitted by airborne droplets. It affects the salivary glands, as well as the endocrine and nervous systems.

Approximately 3 weeks the disease does not manifest itself. The most common symptoms of mumps include pain when opening the mouth, swelling of the salivary glands, and fever. With these signs, parotitis is suspected.

As a rule, adults rarely suffer from this disease. Most often, parotitis affects minors from 3 to 15 years. Therefore, in Russia, a vaccine against this disease was introduced. It is usually given along with some other vaccines. What do you need to know about this process?

One shot - several diseases

For example, the fact that there is no separate mumps vaccine. In Russia, there is a vaccine called CPC. It is done several times throughout a child's life. The vaccination schedule indicates the first vaccination in the year, the second - at 6 years. Then at 15. And after that, from the 22nd birthday, the appropriate 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 exactly how the vaccine is tolerated. That is what scares. Perhaps the consequences will seem to someone more serious than the diseases from which the injection will protect the child. So what to prepare for?

About the method of vaccination

Vaccinated intramuscularly. Mumps, rubella, measles,thanks to the drug, they will no longer threaten the baby. For children under 3 years of age, an appropriate injection is given in the thigh. And after the indicated age - in the shoulder. Only 1 injection is provided. No further details of the procedure were mentioned.

Usually, children are not prepared much in advance. Therefore, more and more often parents are interested in how easily the vaccine is tolerated. After all, several components will be introduced into the body of the baby. These are the components of measles, rubella and mumps. In fact, you will have to deal with several diseases. But in some cases, you can choose the drug that the child is vaccinated with. There are vaccines:

• imported - PDA;
• domestic - measles and mumps;
• Indian - from measles or rubella.

But there is no vaccination apart from mumps. Therefore, as already mentioned, it is necessary to study the possible consequences. What should you pay attention to? How are mumps, rubella and measles vaccinations tolerated? Are there any reasons for concern? Which reactions are considered normal and which are pathological?

Norm - no reaction

The point 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 assure that the vaccine protects against mumps: mumps does not threaten the baby after the administration of the drug.

This vaccine does not cause any negative reactions from the body. Normally, the child will not encounter anyinjection consequences. Unless the baby at 12 months will have a tantrum. But it is not caused by the action of the vaccine, but by a direct injection. This procedure scares children. And you can't call her nice either. Therefore, you should not be scared if the baby began to cry after being vaccinated with measles, mumps. This reaction is quite normal.

But this is the 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 is considered the norm? When not to panic?

Temperature

The most common reaction to any medical intervention involving injections is a fever. And vaccination often leads to this. Parotitis is a disease that is eliminated by the proposed vaccine. It can also give a baby a fever.

Often a similar phenomenon occurs within the first 14 days after vaccination. As a rule, the child's temperature will be kept at 39.5 degrees. There is no need to panic. Doctors say it's 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, an increase in temperature is possible for all two weeks. This phenomenon can also cause chills. This situationis not a reason for panic, but in no case should it be left without attention and observation.

Rashes

What's next? Vaccination (measles, mumps) is tolerated by children and adults, as a rule, without any special complications. But it is possible that a small red rash will appear on the body. It usually spreads over the arms, legs, face, torso of a person. Expressed in red spots.

A similar effect lasts for about a week, maximum - 10 days. Doesn't require any treatment. Passes on its own. It does not bring any discomfort to a person, except for the aesthetic component. After vaccination of mumps, rubella and measles, rashes are considered quite normal. The spots do not itch, do not hurt, do not itch. It's just a rash that doesn't pose any danger.

Lymph nodes

What's next? What other signs and reactions from the body do you need to pay attention to if the baby is vaccinated? Of course, at a certain age, the measles and mumps vaccination helps to overcome (a year). How is she tolerated? Doctors say side effects such as fever and body 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. It does not pose any danger to the child. Therefore, you should not panic. And see a doctor too. He only confirms thatan 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 you should not be afraid of. There is little pleasant in it, but within a few hours after the injection, the pain will subside. You don't need to take any medicine for the endowment. And even more so, do not give pain medication to young children.

Not only pain can torment a baby after vaccination. Measles, mumps, thanks to the vaccine, he will be able to avoid. But what should be expected in the form of side effects? For example, slight redness around the injection site. Or the formation of swelling in the area where the vaccine was injected. This phenomenon is also not considered a cause for concern. When it comes to older children who are given an injection in the shoulder, pain in the arm is not ruled out. In some cases, muscles begin to ache. In this situation, you should not strain your hand once again. No more maintenance required.

Boys

What other reactions can the vaccine cause? Parotitis is a dangerous disease, but it is possible to prevent the disease by means of an injection. What about the effects of vaccination? Among the far from the most common phenomena, but taking place, it is possible to single out soreness of the testicles in boys. cause panic inParents shouldn't be like this. In connection with this manifestation, babies become restless.

Like all of the previously listed reactions, testicular tenderness in boys is not harmful. It does not affect fertility in any way. Therefore, you should not worry about this. It is enough just to survive the period of pain. If the pain is extremely severe (and only older children can report it), see a specialist. He will prescribe a drug that will somewhat alleviate the suffering. In the case of small children, nothing needs to be done. You just need to wait until this phenomenon passes. And, of course, to calm the child in every possible way.

Consequences - allergies

And now a little about what consequences the vaccination can bring. You can avoid mumps, rubella and measles thanks to 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 have the best effect on the body.

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 parotitis. After vaccination, a simple allergy appears more often.

In this situation, parentsmust report the experience to the pediatrician before re-vaccination. It is likely that the child has an individual intolerance to the protein or any component of the vaccine. Then you will have to refrain from re-injection. This is how the vaccine works (measles-mumps). The reaction to it can be varied. What other consequences take place in varying degrees? It is also important for every parent to know about them. After all, as already mentioned, any vaccination comes with risks.

Brain and nervous system

Children are often vaccinated a year. Measles, rubella, parotitis are the diseases against which it is directed. Sometimes vaccination can affect the nervous system and brain. Fortunately, such consequences are extremely rare. So don't be too afraid of them. But such a scenario should be taken into account.

After vaccination, autism to one degree or another, multiple sclerosis, as well as other diseases of the nervous system can appear. These are the consequences that developed in some children after vaccination. Nevertheless, doctors talk about the complete safety of the vaccine, referring to a simple coincidence. The population does not trust such data too much. Too many coincidences. Therefore, diseases of the brain and nervous system can be considered as extremely rare consequences of this vaccination.

Cold

But this is not all the consequences and side effects. Most often, the vaccine is well tolerated. Mumps can only be prevented by vaccinating babies. If the child gets sick anyway, the illness willflow in an easy manner.

Often, after the administration of the drug, the baby may develop a banal SARS. What is this about? The fact is that the previously mentioned vaccines quite often cause an organism reaction that looks like a cold. The child has a runny nose, a cough appears or the temperature rises (it has already been mentioned). Redness of the throat is also possible.

With these symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor. It is likely that the vaccination (mumps, rubella, measles) weakened the immune system, which was the impetus for a real infection with a cold. You can't leave her unattended. Otherwise, the child may become seriously ill. And only a doctor can choose the exact treatment. Parents must report that their child has had a MMR vaccination. This is important information that affects the treatment prescribed.

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 the most. What is this about? The fact is that after vaccination, the infection of a child with a particular disease is not ruled out. 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 through vaccination is possible. But, as statistics show, such complications are extremely rare. Less common than all other effects and side effects. Usually children with reduced immunity are exposed to infection. Or thosewho began vaccination shortly after the illness. And any, even a common cold is enough.

In any case, parents should know: the age at which the baby needs to be vaccinated is a year. Measles, rubella, mumps in this case, you will not see later. 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, you can cure a child at any age without any problems. By the way, if a person has been ill, then re-infection is extremely difficult to get. The body develops immunity. As a result, booster shots will not be required.

Memo for parents

Now we can sum up everything that has been said regarding MMR vaccination. This procedure is included in the national vaccination calendar. The first injection is given at 12 months. Repeated - at 6 years. Next - at 14-15. After that, it is required to be vaccinated every 10 years, starting at the age of 22. Such vaccinations are usually well tolerated, mumps, rubella, measles, they will help to avoid. But the following reactions are not excluded:

• allergy;
• temperature increase;
• SARS symptoms;
• rash;
• pain at the injection site;
• testicular pain in boys;
• enlarged lymph nodes.

In some cases, infection with a particular disease against which the child is vaccinated may occur. Or the vaccine will contribute to the appearance of problems with the central nervous system / brain. ExactlyTherefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the he alth of the baby. Before vaccination, you need to pay attention to:

1. Blood and urine tests. General indicators are required. They come to the therapist for a consultation.
2. The general condition of the child. Any ailment is a reason to delay vaccination.
3. If the child has recently been ill, it is better not to get vaccinated.

Some parents have their own 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 against these diseases will be required.