In Belgorod from the flu vaccinated 30 thousand children

75% of children in Belgorod are vaccinated. This is about 33.6 thousand people. At the moment, more than 30 thousand children have been vaccinated, which is 91.6% of the plan.

The vaccination campaign takes place in all children's clinics of the regional center. Polyclinic No. 1 with the vaccination plan coped by 89%. Almost 5,500 children were vaccinated from the flu.

Why and how do injections?

For vaccinations in the clinic use vaccines "Sovigripp" and "Ultrix Quadri". According to the head Galina Kopitsa, injections are made on the days of a healthy child (Tuesday and Thursday) and on Saturdays.

Children are vaccinated from six months. Children under three years of age are given the vaccine in two stages: half the dose with a difference per month. Older children are vaccinated once.

The vaccine is type-specific. It works against strains that are predicted for this season. Children tolerate it well, without reactions. There are slight ailments, but they pass within a couple of days.

She said the vaccine is not 100% guaranteed. However, vaccinated children get sick less often and more easily, and the risks of complications that can be very serious in the flu are significantly reduced. It can cause viral pneumonia, adenoids, urinary tract infections and hearing impairment.

No contraindications

It is especially important to vaccinate children with chronic diseases of the respiratory system, diabetes, metabolic disorders, urinary tract infections. Vaccinates and asthmatics, and atopics, and allergies. These children need a vaccine, as any infection can provoke an exacerbation of a chronic disease.

At the same time, there are practically no contraindications to vaccination. An exception may be a pronounced reaction to chicken egg protein.

For vaccination, you need to make an appointment with a pediatrician. This can be done through the electronic registry, “Public Services” or call 122. Some gardens and schools also have mobile groups.

More details - in the material "BelPress".

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