What should I do if my baby gets vaccinated during the epidemic? What should I pay attention to if my baby gets vaccinated during the epidemic?

We all know that babies have poor immunity and are prone to illness, so they are generally given various preventive vaccines to reduce the chances of getting sick. However, the new coronavirus is quite dangerous, and many parents are worried that their babies will be infected with the virus after vaccination. So what should we do with babies getting vaccinated during the epidemic? Let's take a closer look!

What to do about baby vaccination during the epidemic

Expert advice: Make separate appointments and disperse vaccinations

With the outbreak of the epidemic, can children still get their vaccines on schedule? Wang Quan, director of the emergency department of Beijing Children's Hospital, advises parents to first pay attention to the work dynamics of the local children's vaccination clinic; in addition, they should communicate with the doctor about the specific situation of the child, and it is recommended to make separate appointments for vaccination.

Experts point out that for most vaccines, if vaccination is delayed due to some special circumstances, there will be no problem as long as you get a booster shot in time. For some vaccines that require continuous vaccination, a short interruption will not cause the previously vaccinated vaccine to be "wasted". You only need to get a booster shot as soon as possible when conditions permit to achieve the purpose of vaccination.

Are there any infection risks in hospitals where vaccinations are currently being given?

Some babies' vaccinations are concentrated in community vaccination departments and vaccination clinics in private hospitals. These hospitals currently do not accept diagnosis and treatment of babies with fever, and have also strengthened disinfection and isolation measures. Here are a few small reminders:

1. It is strongly recommended to call the vaccination center before going to confirm whether it is open normally, whether there are vaccines, and whether it is suitable for vaccination. It is strongly recommended to travel during off-peak hours.

2. Parents and babies are requested to take personal protection and wear medical masks/medical surgical masks/N95 masks.

3. Protect children’s mouths and noses as much as possible to avoid splashing.

4. Try to travel by private car and avoid public transportation.

5. After vaccination, please stay in a clean area of ​​the hospital with few people for 30 minutes, but do not go far away from the vaccination clinic.

6. Wash your hands promptly. It is also recommended to wear gloves if possible.

What should you pay attention to when giving your baby vaccines during the epidemic?

Minimize the number of accompanying persons and bring children's vaccination certificates and other materials. Wear a medical surgical mask when visiting the clinic and pay attention to personal protection; cooperate with the temperature detection and questioning conducted by the vaccination clinic, and actively provide the following information to the medical staff: whether you have traveled or lived in Hubei in the past 2 weeks, or passed through Hubei; whether you have been in contact with pneumonia patients or suspected patients infected with the new coronavirus in the past 2 weeks, and whether you have other suspicious symptoms such as fatigue, dry cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, etc.; whether your relatives and friends have the above conditions; whether you are in the home quarantine medical observation period, etc.

Special reminder: If you have symptoms such as fever or cough, please postpone vaccination even if you have received a vaccination notice. If you come to (return to) Feifei from other places or arrive in Feifei via Hubei, please observe at home for 14 days after arriving in Feifei before coming to the vaccination clinic. Used masks should not be discarded at will, but should be placed in the medical waste bag designated by the vaccination clinic.

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