When the baby is in the mother's belly, immunity to various diseases is inherited from the mother.
However, since the inherited immunity gradually decreases, it will be unprotected from the virus and the risk of various infections will increase.
It also may be aggravated and may require hospitalization or may be life-threatening.
It is vaccination to perform for the purpose of preventing it.
Vaccination number of times of the baby is also more than 10 times a year with only routine vaccination.
For each vaccine, the recommended age for vaccination is determined to take into consideration the age at which infection is likely to occur and the risk of infection. So, if you set a firm schedule from an early stage and receive vaccination efficiently, you can gain immunity quickly.
There are two types of preventive vaccination: "routine vaccination" and "voluntary vaccination".
The "routine vaccination" which the country establishes as law and each municipality takes the initiative and carries out can be received free of charge (public expense) within the decided period. (Depending on the autonomous community, it may be charged or partially paid.)
As it is determined to be highly contagious and highly in need of prevention, be sure to inoculate no matter how busy you are.
On the other hand, "voluntary vaccination" is to go to the hospital and inoculate separately if you wish. As it is voluntary, you will be responsible for the expenses, but depending on the municipality, you may receive subsidies.
It is voluntary, but not always unnecessary. Since babies are likely to infections and lead to more cases of severe disease, it is better to receive it taking into consideration the risk at the time of infection.
There are two types of vaccination: "live vaccine" and "inactivated vaccine", which differ in nature.
A live vaccine is a vaccine that has attenuated the toxins of live bacteria and viruses, and by inoculating it, it makes immunity in the same state as lightly infected with the disease.
It develops immunity by one or two inoculations, and the effect is considered to last for a long time.
After the live vaccine inoculation, you must have an interval of 27 days (4 weeks) or more until the inoculation of the next vaccine.
An inactivated vaccine is a vaccine that kills bacteria and viruses and takes out only the components necessary to create immunity, and several times of immunization are required to obtain immunity.
After the inactivated vaccine inoculation, you must have an interval of 6 days (1 week) or more until the inoculation of the next vaccine.
Vaccine |
Types |
Qualifying age |
Inoculation frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hib |
R I |
Between 2 months old and 60 months old |
<First vaccination>
|
| Pediatric pneumococcal |
R I |
Between 2 months old and 60 months old |
<First vaccination>
<Additional vaccination> After the first vaccination (after the third time) after an interval of 60 days or more, and once after the day when it reached 12 months old after birth |
| Hepatitis B |
R I |
Those in between up to age 1 year old |
2 times with an interval of 27 days or more A total of 3 times from 1st time to an interval with 139 days or more |
| Rotavirus |
V L |
The first vaccination from 6 weeks after birth to 14 weeks and 6 days, and the third vaccination by 0 days and 32 weeks |
Three times oral intake by 32 weeks at intervals of 4 weeks or more |
| Four types of mixture (DPT-IPV) |
R I |
Between 3 months old and 90 months old |
<First vaccination> |
| BCG |
R L |
A baby who is between 1 year old and younger |
One time |
| MR (measles, rubella) |
R L |
<1st stage>
<2nd stage> ※ It corresponds to the elder. |
Each once in Stage 1 and Stage 2 |
| Chicken pox |
R L |
Between 12 months old and 36 months old |
2 times (with an interval of 3 months or more)
Standard inoculation period Leave an interval of 6 months to 12 months after the first vaccination |
| Mumps |
R L |
Those between 12 months old and 90 months old |
1 time |
| Japanese encephalitis |
R I |
<1st stage>
<2nd stage> |
<First stage Ist time>
<Addition of 1st stage> |
| DT (two mixed) |
R I |
Those 11 years old and over to less than13 years old |
1 time |
R
Routine vaccination
V
Voluntary vaccination
L
Live vaccine
I
Inactivated vaccine
Be sure to bring your mother's handbook and a pre-examination card at the time of vaccination.
If you forget, you may not be able to get a vaccination.
If a person other than the parent is accompanied by the vaccination,
a written consent from the parent is required. You can't inoculate without a written consent.
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If you have any questions about vaccination, consult your doctor.
