Newborn vaccination
Apr 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
The purpose of vaccination is to reduce the occurrence of related infectious diseases. Specifically, newborns have an immature immune system at birth, making them highly susceptible to infections from external bacteria or viruses. This can lead to various adverse symptoms and, in severe cases, may even endanger the newborn's life. Therefore, systematic vaccination is necessary.
The purpose of vaccination is to reduce the occurrence of related infectious diseases. The details are as follows:
Newborns have an immature immune system at birth and are highly susceptible to infections from external bacteria or viruses, which may lead to various adverse symptoms and, in severe cases, even threaten their lives. Therefore, systematic vaccination is necessary. Vaccination can effectively enhance the newborn's immunity to a certain extent, thereby helping control and eliminate infectious diseases. According to clear guidelines from China's National Health Commission, infants should complete basic immunizations within the first year of life, including vaccines for tuberculosis (BCG), poliomyelitis, trivalent combination vaccine, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP). In addition, depending on regional disease prevalence or parental preference, optional vaccinations such as Japanese encephalitis and meningococcal meningitis vaccines may be administered.
After receiving vaccines, infants may experience mild adverse reactions such as fever or loss of appetite. These are normal physiological responses and usually resolve spontaneously within one to two days.
