Cases of contraindication, postponement of vaccination for children

The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Phan Nguyen Thanh Binh - Head of Nutrition - Dietetics Department - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

In order to avoid post-vaccination risks, caregivers should pay attention to unusual circumstances to decide whether or not to vaccinate their children.

History of shock or severe reaction after previous vaccination (with the same ingredients): High fever above 39°C with convulsions or signs of brain/meninges, cyanosis, difficulty breathing. Immunodeficiency (congenital immunodeficiency disease, HIV-infected children with clinical stage IV or severe immunodeficiency) is contraindicated to vaccination with live attenuated vaccines. Do not give BCG vaccine to children born to HIV-infected mothers whose mothers do not receive good treatment to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Other contraindications follow the manufacturer's instructions for each vaccine.

Suffering from acute diseases, infectious diseases. Vaccinate when the child's health is stable. Fever ≥ 37.5°C or hypothermia ≤ 35.5°C (underarm temperature measurement). Newborns receiving immunoglobulin products within 3 months (except for hepatitis B antisera): Postponing vaccination with live attenuated vaccine. Children who are or have just finished a course of corticosteroid therapy (oral, injection) high dose (equivalent to prednisone ≥ 2mg/kg/day), chemotherapy, radiotherapy within 14 days Infants weighing less than 2000g other vaccinations according to the manufacturer's instructions for each vaccine.

Children may have side effects that may be encountered after the injection such as mild fever, pain, fussiness, slight swelling at the injection site... it will go away on its own within a few days. Children should be taken immediately to a medical facility if they feel abnormal such as high fever, prolonged crying, stop feeding, cyanosis, difficulty breathing... Strictly follow the doctor's instructions.

In order to safely and effectively vaccinate children against diseases, it is best to consult a doctor before vaccination and ask clearly about the time of vaccination.
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