23 August 2024

Benefits of Vaccination

A vaccine is a substance or compound that functions to build the body's immunity.

Vaccines can stimulate the body to produce antibodies that can fight germs that cause infections, both live and weakened. Vaccinations can be given in the form of injections, drinking drops, or through steam (aerosol).

Benefits of Vaccines for the Body:

1. Prevent the spread of disease
   Not only does it protect the body from serious diseases, vaccination can also help prevent the spread of disease.

2. Protects against the risk of death and disability
   Vaccination has been shown to reduce a person's risk of contracting various diseases that can cause death or disability. For example, vaccination against smallpox and rubella.

3. Saves time and money
   Vaccination can help a person avoid various diseases that can cause prolonged illness, which is not only detrimental in terms of finances but also time.

Types of Vaccinations That Are Important for Children
Vaccination is one of the best ways that parents can protect their children from various serious diseases that have the potential to be dangerous or even cause death.

Vaccines or immunizations can provide protection against certain diseases according to the type of vaccine, including:

• Hepatitis B vaccine

• Hepatitis A vaccine

• Polio vaccine

• BCG vaccine

• DPT vaccine

• Measles vaccine

• Hib and pneumococcal vaccine (PCV)

• Influenza vaccine

• Typhoid vaccine

• MR vaccine

• Chickenpox vaccine (varicella)

Vaccine Side Effects:
Vaccination in children can cause discomfort, such as pain or rashes on the skin at the injection site. In addition, there are also reactions after immunization in the form of mild to high fever, swelling, redness, and the child becomes fussy. Generally, these symptoms will disappear in 3-4 days, although sometimes they last longer.

In this case, you can take simple steps such as giving fever-reducing medication every 4 hours, warm water compresses, giving your little one thin clothing and avoiding the use of blankets, and giving breast milk more often. If it does not improve or gets worse, contact a doctor immediately for further treatment.

Reviewed by: dr. Innosensius Ibnu Ishwara, M.K.K.

Source: Alodokter Health Article

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