Patient's question:
When the baby was just a month old, there was a period of convulsions, and the baby was treated in the hospital, which delayed getting the DTaP vaccine. The baby is now three months old. Can the baby still get the DTaP vaccine?Treatment history and effectiveness: The baby had convulsions for a while, but after some treatment, the convulsions have stopped now.
What kind of help is needed: Some advice is needed.
Doctor's answer:
BCG vaccine is a preventive shot for pulmonary tuberculosis. Nowadays, some diseases are administered automatic immunity from birth, so babies still need to have this immunity. You can take your baby to the hospital for a PPD test to check if they have antibodies. Under normal circumstances, the diameter of the PPD reaction is less than 5mm. If it is between 5mm and 9mm, it indicates a weak positive reaction, and the larger the diameter, the stronger the positive reaction. If your child tests positive, there is no need for vaccination, as it proves that antibodies have already been produced, indicating that the child may have been exposed to the infection. So, let's get the PPD test done first.