Is it necessary to get the leprosy vaccine?

Among the many types of vaccines, leprosy vaccine is a well-known one. There are many precautions after getting this vaccine, such as you must get more rest after vaccination, drink more boiled water, and especially keep warm. In addition, do not do strenuous exercise within a short period of time after getting the vaccine. Perhaps many people have received leprosy vaccine, but some people have never received it, so is this vaccine necessary?

Is it necessary to get the leprosy vaccine?

Leprosy is a relatively serious infectious disease, and spring is the peak season for leprosy infection. With the development of medicine, leprosy vaccine has been developed, which can effectively prevent leprosy. Because some babies developed fever after receiving leprosy vaccine. So, is it necessary to get the leprosy vaccine?

Is leprosy vaccine necessary?

Vaccines refer to preventive biological products used for human vaccination in order to prevent and control the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. The fundamental purpose of vaccination is to prevent infectious diseases. Of course, some vaccines may cause adverse reactions in children, such as low fever, rash, crying due to fright, etc., but in most cases, these adverse reactions are normal and transient. Parents must not delay the normal vaccination procedure because of fear.

The national immunization program is formulated based on the characteristics of the vaccine, the developmental status of children, and the epidemic patterns of the disease. As long as the child has no contraindications to the corresponding vaccine, it is best to vaccinate the child in a timely manner to reduce the risk of infection. Of course, if the child has special conditions such as fever or cough on the scheduled vaccination date, the vaccination date should be postponed accordingly. This postponement of vaccination does not affect the protective effect of the vaccine, but it should be given in time to reduce the risk of infection.

Adverse reactions to leprosy vaccines

First of all, the most common adverse reaction is low-grade fever. Parents need to pay close attention to their children's temperature changes and the condition of the vaccination site. Generally speaking, if the body temperature does not exceed a low fever of 38.5℃, and general reactions such as redness, swelling, and nodules at the injection site occur, no treatment is required. Remember not to take any measures at will. Secondly, if you experience a high fever or a large nodule at the vaccination site, seek medical attention promptly and report to the vaccinating doctor. The treatment of reactions caused by different vaccines is not exactly the same. For example, hot compress can be applied to the nodules caused by vaccination with diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccine, but hot compress is strictly prohibited for nodules caused by vaccination with BCG. So if you find any abnormal situation, remember not to deal with it arbitrarily.