When we talk about vaccines for babies, there are many moms who are afraid that their little ones will have negative reactions or feel pain with the bites, however, they are very important to strengthen their health.
It is important to note that newborns come from a place where there were no infections, so their immune system is in full development and it is important to protect them from diseases such as Pneumococcus, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis or Hepatitis B.
On the other hand, we protect our family and other people in general, preventing diseases from spreading further.
And can we delay vaccines a little?
It is not recommended to do so, since the vaccination record is designed by pediatricians who know when babies are more likely to acquire some of the aforementioned diseases, and it is also important to protect them during the first months of life.
What can I do if I don’t want the picket to hurt a lot?
It has been proven that when a baby is breastfed by his mother, he feels less pain and more tranquility when vaccinated, so you can suggest this alternative to the staff who are going to give the injection.
I am concerned that you get so many vaccines at the same time!
You should not be afraid, on several occasions your little one will get from a single vaccine a combination that will protect him against more than one disease, this means fewer bites, therefore, fewer visits to the doctor with similar side effects to those of individual vaccines.
What are the most common side effects?
- Pain in the picket area
- Swelling or redness
- Fever
- Sleep or general discomfort
Do not worry, they are effects that pass between 4 and 6 hours, in addition, the health personnel will give you some general recommendations.