Prevent Pneumonia in Babies with Early PCV Immunization
The health of the children is certainly really important for every parent, especially if related with dangerous diseases such as pneumonia. Therefore, therefore, preventive measures need to be done so that the little one avoids pneumonia. One of them namely by giving the vaccine early since.
Pneumonia is disease caused by infection germ pneumococci or Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae). This disease can attack anyone, not except babies and the little one-the little one. In fact, pneumonia cases in Indonesia are relatively high, especially in infants under 2 months of age.
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There are some elements that can increase the risk of pneumonia in infants, including:
Variation male gender
Mother gives birth at age over 35 years old
Baby's parents i.e. active smokers
Babies born prematurely
Baby not getting exclusive breastfeeding
Actually, when newborns already have antibodies that are obtained from the mother's body to fight {various|various|various|various|various|various|various| types of disease, including pneumonia. But, this antibody didn't last long. Therefore, therefore, it is necessary to take steps to prevent pneumonia through vaccination, so that babies are not easily stricken with this dangerous disease.
The Importance of the PCV Vaccine in Babies
Vaccines control an important role in preventing various diseases caused by infection, and one of them namely pneumonia . Based on the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccine ie form prevention to pneumonia is the most successful and effective.
Vaccination accompanied by justification of living standards, such as the availability of clean water, could reduce global mortality in children age under 5 years. Vaccination is prioritized in the first 2 years of age children, because methods immunity is still developing at age such things.
To prevent pneumonia, the baby will be given the PCV vaccine (pneumococcal conjugate vaccines). This vaccine is not only can prevent pneumonia, but also various other diseases influence { pneumococcal bacteria, such as meningitis, sinusitis, acute otitis media, and bacteremia.
Whereas really important, the concrete giving PCV to infants is still far away lags behind compared varieties of other vaccines. Although, based on data from 2011–2020, the provision of the PCV vaccine could prevent 21 million cases of disease caused by germ pneumococci and save 1.5 million lives.
Perfect Time for PCV Immunization in Babies
Vaccine administration schedules vary, depending on the kind of the vaccine. But, every baby is recommended to meet the schedule and complete all of the recommended vaccination doses. This various aims to protect the baby's body from various harmful infectious diseases that { can be life threatening.
Heart institutions of health, including the Indonesian Association of Age Doctors, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, and WHO, suggest the schedule for administering the PCV vaccine to infants is as follows:
Age 2, 4, and 6 months, PCV vaccine was given 2 times with a booster at age 12–15 months.
Age 7–12 months, PCV vaccine is given 2 times with a minimum of 1 month of administration time. Giving an additional dose (booster) run after the baby is 12 months old, with a period of at least 2 months from the previous dose.
Age 1-2 years, the PCV vaccine is given 2 times with a interrupted time of 2 months.
Age 2–5 years, variety PCV10 vaccine given 2 times with a minimum distance of 2 months and 1 time PCV13 vaccine.
To provide optimal protection, the PCV vaccine is not sufficient if only given in one dose. Therefore, the administration of an additional dose (booster) is highly recommended.
Giving additional doses of PCV could increase the level antibody, so that capable protect the baby in the long span.
The PCV immunization program is implemented equally in Indonesia and successful given to every person, can realize herd immunity. With such that, infants and the little-children who have not or cannot can receive the vaccine will also take part protected and cases of pneumonia in infants even will decrease.
Don't hesitate to ask the doctor about the schedule for giving PCV and other vaccines that need to be given to babies. Provision of a appropriate schedule not only prevents disease in infants, but will also enable babies to grow and develop maximum.
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Last updated: January 5, 2022
Reviewed by: dr. Kevin Adrian
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