The child should not be vaccinated when he / she has a fever above 39ºC, however the vaccination schedule should be followed again as soon as he / she recovers. In addition, the flu vaccine is also contraindicated in cases of allergy to egg protein and in babies less than 6 months old.
However, if she has been using high-dose corticosteroid medications for more than 2 weeks, has an illness that lowers immunity such as HIV, lupus and pneumonia, or is undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, the vaccine should be given 1 to 3 months after end of treatment, and after 1 or 2 years in cases of leukemia.
HIV positive children must have medical supervision and authorization to receive vaccines.
Cases that do not prevent vaccination
The cases in which vaccination is not contraindicated for children are:
- Allergies, flu or colds, with cough and nasal discharge; Mild or moderate diarrhea; Skin diseases such as impetigo or scabies; Use of corticosteroids for less than 2 weeks or on alternate days with low doses; Premature babies; History of seizures, provided they are treated and well controlled; Hospitalization.
Thus, even in the presence of these situations the child should be vaccinated, it is important to notify the doctor or nurse of the place about diseases or symptoms that he is feeling.
It is also important to remember that the same rules apply to vaccines that are not offered by SUS, such as the pneumonia vaccine, and the pneumococcal meningitis vaccine.
What to do if you lose your vaccination booklet
If the child's vaccination booklet is lost, go to the health clinic where the vaccinations were made and ask for the “mirror booklet”, which is the document where the child's entire history is recorded.
However, when it is not possible to have the mirror booklet, you should seek the doctor to explain the situation, as he will indicate which vaccines will be needed to be taken again or if it will be necessary to start the whole vaccination cycle again.
See the full baby vaccination schedule and keep your child protected.
