During a recent outbreak of measles in the community; a child is brought in the pediatric clinic and while you are explaining the immunizations ordered for the child (MMR, Varicella, Hep A) the mother has fear of autism related to MMR. Using evidence-based research, including myths and facts discuss the benefits of childhood immunizations. Make a teaching plan how to present information to the mom. 150 words
Myths and facts on immunization:
Myth:
Most vaccine preventable diseases are not serious.
Fact:
Vaccine preventable diseases are very serious it may severe complications, seriously illnesses even with best medical care it may leads to death.
Myth:
My child dose not need vaccine, because he or she no more will get disease.
Fact:
These diseases are still existing, now a days its controlled by vaccination.
Myth:
Better to get vaccination at one time.
Fact:
Most of vaccine have booster dose, it provides better protection against diseases.
Myth:
There is no combined vaccine.
Facts:
Many vaccine available in combined form,example
1. Pentavalent- diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis b, Hib vaccine
2. MMR- Mumps, measles, rubella.
Teaching plan:
1. MMR is a live attenuated viral vaccine it give protection against mumps, measles and rubella
2. It has stain that is RA 27/3.
3. First dose is given at 10 months, second dose given at 4- 5 years. This second dose is not a booster dose, it helps the person if they not developed immunity from first, they will develop immunity 2- 5%.
4. Contra indication for MMR:
Immuno compromised person
Pregnancy
Anaphylaxis to neomycin
5. Side effects:
Arthralgia
Arthritis
Fever, Rash
5. Reduce the diarrheal episode by giving MMR vaccine
6. Respiratory tractor infections are controlled by MMR vaccine.
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