Have the parents vaccinated the baby with the pneumococcal vaccine?
Pneumococcal bacteria are the leading cause of serious illnesses in young children. It is estimated that half a million children under 5 years old die each year worldwide due to pneumococcal infections.
Diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria:
+Otitis media (infection in the middle ear) causes ear pain, swollen and red eardrum, hearing loss, difficulty sleeping, fever, and restlessness.
+Sinusitis (infection in the sinuses) leads to facial pain, nasal congestion, yellow/green nasal discharge, and headaches.
+Pneumonia (bacterial infection in the lungs) causes fever, cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
+Sepsis (blood infection) with symptoms of fever, chills, restlessness, headache, muscle pain, drowsiness, and skin rash.
+Meningitis (bacterial infection of the membranes surrounding the brain tissue): high fever and headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light, stiff neck, loss of appetite, altered consciousness, restlessness, and drowsiness.
Vaccination is the best preventive measure for newborns and young children. It serves as a protective shield for your little one against the dangerous diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
Currently, the Vaccination Center – Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital offers 2 types of vaccines to prevent diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria: Synflorix (Belgium); Prevenar 13 (UK), for children.Children from 6 weeks old and adults, depending on age, the doctor will prescribe an appropriate vaccination schedule. Parents should have their children vaccinated early to ensure the best protection, as diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria are very dangerous, difficult to treat, and have high costs.
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