Implementing childhood immunizations according to the calendar is crucial to maintaining public health. High vaccination rates create so-called collective immunity, which helps stop the spread of dangerous diseases like pertussis. Therefore, the vaccination of children should not be abandoned, but in the case of serious diseases, it must be properly scheduled.
Immunization of immunocompromised children
Children with cancer undergo intensive treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which usually lead to immunosuppression weakening their immune systems. Vaccination is therefore an extremely important part of protecting their health. First of all, they help prevent infectious diseases that could further weaken an organism already burdened by cancer treatment. Children with low immunity can have difficulty fighting off even simple infections, which can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and even sepsis.
How does a medical condition or treatment affect the vaccination schedule?
The child's health status and stage of treatment have a direct impact on the feasibility of the vaccination calendar. Intensive treatme...
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