Patient's question:
My baby is one year old and very healthy and cute. The only thing is that he's afraid of getting shots and gets very fussy when he gets one. All the scheduled vaccinations have been completed, but there are still some off-schedule vaccinations required by the community. I'm not sure if they are mandatory and whether getting them will affect my child's development.What kind of help I need: My baby has already received all the scheduled vaccinations, but there are still some off-schedule vaccinations that haven't been administered. Is it possible not to get them?
Doctor's answer:
How to decide whether to get unplanned vaccines, to get vaccinated or not, mainly depends on the baby's physical condition and living environment. For example, babies over 2 years old are very prone to respiratory infections, and it is recommended to consider getting vaccinated with pneumonia vaccine. If there are dogs or other household pets around the baby, parents should pay special attention. Anyone, whether an adult or a baby, who is bitten or scratched by an animal should immediately receive rabies vaccine. Unplanned vaccines can be given according to the baby's physical condition. If the baby has a weak immune system and often gets sick, it is advisable to get vaccinated for many. If the baby has a strong immune system, it is also okay not to get vaccinated.