vaccines have led to significant progress in preventing some of the most common diseases. With a simple injection lifetime we immunized against certain disorders that previously could be deadly. In Spain, this procedure is compulsory and free, and were administered to small following a routine vaccination schedule.
This process usually culminates in adolescence. It is very important that parents are aware of the vaccines for their children and be aware that this is a must when it comes to protecting your baby. Thus, there is a vaccination record to be completed with each immunization.
Vaccination is an invention that has its roots in the late nineteenth century, and today it is absolutely essential. Diseases virtually unknown today, was once the cause of high rates of infant mortality. Vaccines today cure infectious disorders in the past caused epidemics that severely reduced as the population. Its effectiveness is assured, and most offer immunity forever.
In industrialized societies, this medical procedure is greatly expanded, reaching across the board to all sectors of the population. In Spain, since 1994, the Advisory Committee on Immunization under the tutelage of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, is what determines the immunization schedules. But if for us is a common technique, do not forget to underdeveloped countries, where thousands of children die every day could be saved with a simple injection. Indeed, vaccination is one of the most important pillars for many NGOs.
Vaccines work by a simple method. Basically it is put into your body infectious agents of a particular disease in a state of attenuated or killed. When our body detects these little invaders, causing acts against them an attitude of defense that achieves exhausted. In this way we generate defenses and are prepared to not be affected by the disease if the virus.
Today, the list of disorders for which there is a vaccine is quite extensive, and it is important to know whether our children are protected for each of them:
Poliomyelitis is a disease that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis in the arms and legs and even on the respiratory system, causing the death of the affected. The vaccine is administered several times since the age of two months
Diphtheria: a respiratory disease that can cause severe problems in the throat, mouth and nose, which can result in death from asphyxiation. It is administered as a single vaccine that is also pertussis and tetanus, in various doses for children, including booster shots every 10 years throughout life.
Pertussis: the disease is spread from one child to another through the air. The victim may die from asphyxiation due to major causes coughing.
Tetanus is caused by germs that can infect wounds, making the virus enters the body causing muscle problems that can worsen if not treated properly, affecting breathing.
Rubella: This disorder is especially harmful to children, but in the case of pregnant women may cause serious problems in the fetus. With two-dose childhood immunization is achieved. It is an injection that protects against measles, mumps and measles.
Mumps: Mumps called, affects the salivary glands and can be very painful, but usually does not involve great risks to the child. In extreme cases, if not properly medicines may cause sterility in men.
Measles: it is quite common in childhood. This is a virus that causes spots on the skin, fever and cough. If not stopped its advance may be the cause of serious disorders that can cause death.
Hepatitis B affects the liver and, if not properly treated, can lead to serious liver problems and even death. It is a modern vaccine. Those who have not been vaccinated in childhood, may not adequately immunized.
Haemophilus influenzae Type B is an infection that is spread by direct contact and that is causing serious complications in vital organs. Should be immunized from both liquid and aaguja four months and deliver a higher dose around the year of age.