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Don't skip your baby's vital care for fear of COVID-19. Don't stop vaccines!

Why are they important? Is it OK to skip certain vaccines? Do vaccines cause Autism?

Don't skip your baby's vital care for fear of COVID-19. Don't stop vaccines!

The vaccines contained in your child's immunization schedule have gone through decades of research, specialization, and assignment to become what they are today: a wonderful tool for permanent protection for your children.

 

Vaccines that are given at a pediatric age protect children from various diseases that could be even deadly. Measles, mumps, rubella, polio, pneumococcus, tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria are just a few of them. If these names sound unusual or you didn't even know they existed, it's because the vaccination strategy that has been in place for decades is doing its job well.

 

Having children brings with it an important responsibility to protect their lives (especially when they're young), so the decision to delay, skip, or reject all or some vaccines altogether can bring some risks.

 

With the appearance of the new virus COVID-19, we are in a preventive and obligatory social isolation globally due to the rapid expansion of the number of registered cases. Confinement indeed is one of the best weapons to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. It has also led many parents to decide to postpone or sacrifice preventive care for their babies to avoid going to a hospital.


At Children Clinic by BlueNetHospitals, Dr. Eduardo Montaño Pediatric practice ensures that young patients receive their vaccines in a safe, COVID-19-free environment. They make sure to disinfect the area properly daily, take body temperatures, and provide sanitizing gel and masks to patients, employees, and anyone else before they enter the clinic. Taking all necessary preventive measures such as Medical Safety Filters at the entrances of the Hospital applying questionnaires to identify possible cases of COVID-19, sanitizing tunnels; making every effort to make you and your baby feel safe.

What can the vaccines contain? 

  • They contain attenuated (non-infectious) viruses 

  • Fragments of the virus capable of triggering the immune response 

  • Toxins not capable of producing disease 

  • Viruses that are inactive but have the ability to form defense cells 

 

Do vaccines cause autism? 

Vaccines do NOT cause autism. There is no scientific study connecting childhood vaccines and autism. Although it is still a controversial subject, several years ago, the same study that triggered this myth was proved false and was retracted by the prestigious magazine The Lancet, which had published it. 

 

Can I choose which vaccines my child gets and which I don't?

Skipping vaccines, in general, is not a good idea. Your child could be vulnerable to diseases that are potentially serious and can be prevented with a vaccine.

 

If you have concerns about a specific vaccine, don't hesitate to discuss them with your pediatrician so that he or she can answer your questions and explain the benefits in more detail. If, for any reason, your child falls behind on his or her vaccination schedule, also consult your pediatrician about catch-up immunizations.

So, should I keep my child's scheduled immunizations during these COVID-19 times?
While it's true that this pandemic is disrupting our daily lives, the answer about vaccines is yes. Try to continue your child's immunization schedule.
The Coronavirus epidemic has a duration that is impossible to specify, but the risk of acquiring diseases is still present, so it is advisable to continue with the vaccination schedule.

And remember:  Get tested

Where can I get a test for COVID-19 in Los Cabos?  Visit our link to find more information about it. 

Why is COVID-19 testing important?  COVID-19 testing will help you protect your family, your community, and yourself.

It will save lives!


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