How To Protect Your Children From Influenza?

When a man is diseased with influenza virus, almost all body systems are damaged including immune system, that is why recovered children feel weak and vulnerable to different viruses and bacterial infections. In order to lower disease incidence it is recommended to vaccinate not only children but also their parents.

In children from 6 months to 2 years with influenza virus, there is a high probability of complications influencing on cardiovascular and even nervous systems. According to research data, 40% of children of that age have complications with otitis, which often leads to deafness. New-born children diseases with influenza virus are subjected to complications.

Vaccination of children from 3 to 17 years is also necessary because children in this age often get diseased with influenza. Besides, children of that age are major spreaders of the virus which increases the risk of parents to get diseased.

The effectiveness and safety of vaccine

Vaccination practically has no contraindications but when choosing a vaccine you should consult your doctor. The effectiveness of vaccination in children is 70-100%. In children up to 6 months vaccination is less effective because of freshness of their immune system, so it is recommended to vaccinate pregnant women in second or third Trimester.

How to make a vaccine?

In order to get vaccinated you should go in one of vaccinating centers, or you can buy vaccine and use it by yourself.