Children's Day Special | 7 vaccines that children must get

Vaccines are one of the most effective means of preventing infectious diseases and are particularly important for the healthy growth of children. Here are 7 vaccines that children need to receive.

1. Hepatitis B vaccine: Newborns should be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine after birth, a total of 3 doses, one month, two months and six months after birth. Hepatitis B virus can be transmitted through blood, body fluids and other channels. If not prevented in time, it will cause damage to the child's liver.

2. BCG: It is a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis and should be administered within 1 month after birth. BCG can effectively prevent tuberculosis, which can have a great impact on the growth and development of children.

3. DTP vaccine: It is a vaccine to prevent pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria, and should be administered at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 18 months, 4 years and 6 years after birth. These diseases can cause respiratory infections, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.

4. Polio vaccine: It is a vaccine to prevent polio, which should be administered at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months after birth, and every 10 years thereafter. Polio is a common childhood disease that can cause limb paralysis in severe cases.

5. Measles vaccine: It is a vaccine to prevent measles and should be administered at 8 and 18 months after birth. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause damage to a child's respiratory system, skin, etc.

6. Varicella vaccine: This vaccine is used to prevent chickenpox and should be administered 12 months after birth. Chickenpox is a common childhood disease that can lead to complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis in severe cases.

7. Flu vaccine: It is a vaccine to prevent influenza and is recommended to be administered every autumn. Flu is a common respiratory disease and children are susceptible to infection as their immune systems are not fully developed.

Children's immune systems are not fully developed yet and they are vulnerable to diseases. Vaccination is an important means to protect children's healthy growth. Parents should follow the doctor's advice and vaccinate their children in time to ensure their healthy growth.