Childhood vaccinations are vital. Immunizations must be done without exception so that the symptoms of the diseases that caused the death of many children in history are reduced and they come and go like a standard ailment seen in every child. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey has published the new vaccination calendar. So how is the 2023 vaccine schedule? Here is the 2023 vaccine schedule…
Many diseases experienced during childhood affect the quality of their future life. Diseases such as measles, which are believed to be unsolved in history, have caused the death of many babies and children. Diseases that have become insurmountable can be prevented by the vaccination method, which has been applied regularly in health centers, hospitals and schools for about 30 years. Vaccine according to medicine; It is a fundamental component of the individual’s right to health and is one of the most successful measures of preventive medicine. Especially viruses such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, hepatitis ABC, which have a low immunity, are included in the group of diseases that can be prevented by routine vaccination program all over the world. Therefore, having the vaccines that prevent many diseases will be a preventive measure for your child’s health. With the arrival of 2023, the new vaccination calendar was published by the Ministry of Health.
WHY SHOULD WE GET BABIES AND CHILDREN vaccinated?
According to the entire vaccination calendar, vaccinations starting from infancy continue until children and 8th grade. In this case, it is very important to know what your children are vaccinated for and to act consciously. In addition, while the parents who apply to the doctor on the condition that the vaccinated child gets sick and mildly revolt, it should be acted upon by considering what the vaccinated child may become without the vaccination, and it should be kept in mind that he or she has suffered with the least damage.
VACCINE PUBLISHED BY THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CALENDAR 2023
WHAT ARE THE VACCINATIONS FOR BABIES?
1- BCG (TB) Vaccine
BCG vaccine is the only tuberculosis vaccine currently in use in the world. It is a live attenuated vaccine. This vaccine is administered in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis. It is applied at the end of the 2nd month in our country. It is applied intradermally to the left shoulder.
2- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTB)
Diphtheria (D) May cause difficulty in breathing. Heart failure is a disease that can lead to paralysis or death. Tetanus (T) Causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can cause serious health problems, including difficulty swallowing and breathing, or death, including the inability to open the mouth. Whooping cough (aP) May cause severe uncontrollable coughing. It makes it difficult to breathe, eat or drink. Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) disease.
3- Hemophilus Influenzae Type B
What can be caused by many different types of infections. These infections usually affect children under the age of 5. Hib bacteria can cause mild illness such as ear infections, while bronchitis or sepsis (bloodstream infection) can cause severe illness.
4- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Acute hepatitis B infection is a short-term illness that can cause fever. Fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, clay-colored stools) happens. Chronic hepatitis B infection is long-term It is a very serious disease that can cause liver damage. Cirrhosis of liver cancer and death.
5- Polio (Polio)
Polio is caused by the polio virus. Most children have no symptoms with the infected polio virus, but some will have a sore throat, fever, fatigue, nausea, headache, or stomach pain. A smaller group develops more severe symptoms. It affects the brain and spinal cord in children. Severe polio causes permanent disability and, in rare cases, death.
6- Pneumococcal Vaccine
Bacteria called pneumococci cause pneumonia (lung infection), ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis and bacteremia (bloodstream infection). Most pneumococcal infections are mild, but some cause problems such as long-term brain damage or hearing loss.
WHAT ARE THE VACCINATIONS GIVEN TO CHILDREN?
Hepatitis A, Measles, rubella, mumps and varicella vaccines are given after the first year. In addition, there are vaccines that are not included in the national vaccination calendar, but that we recommend for our children abroad and in our country.
WHAT IS THE 1st CLASS VACCINE?
The 2nd dose of MMR (Measles, Rubella, Mumps) vaccine and the booster dose of DaBT-IPA (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio) vaccine are administered in the first grade of primary education. However, if your child is allergic to any drug, it should be reported to the school and the doctor should be consulted and vaccinated privately.
WHAT VACCINE IS APPLIED IN THE 8th CLASS?
It is a booster vaccine applied against Tetanus and Diphtheria patients described above. It is considered correct to apply in the 8th grade at the age of about 13 – 14 years.
