Is it necessary for children to get hepatitis A vaccine?

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My children are going to the kindergarten. Several parents around are preparing to give their children hepatitis A vaccine. They say that there are too many children in the kindergarten and they are afraid that they will infect hepatitis A. I feel that the child is so small, should not be infected with hepatitis A. So now I don't plan to beat my children, but when I see that others have beaten me, I'm a little worried and I don't know whether to beat me or not. Because the vaccine is a virus after all, I'm afraid it's bad for children's health. Let's take a look at the following.

Is it necessary for children to get hepatitis A vaccine?

First: hepatitis A vaccine can play a role in preventing hepatitis A. if children often eat out and often contact crowded places, it is necessary to pay attention to hepatitis A vaccine. Hepatitis A is mainly transmitted through the digestive system, so for the sake of safety, it's best to go for an injection.

Second: hepatitis A vaccine can be divided into two kinds, one is a domestic vaccine, need an injection, can play a protective role in 3-5 time. The other is imported vaccine, which belongs to self paid vaccine, and the price is high. It needs two injections, but the protection period is more than 20 years.

Third: it is suggested that you choose which vaccine to inject according to your child's own situation and family economic situation. Usually, children should pay more attention to hygiene, wash hands before meals, and avoid using other children's tableware or towel to prevent infection.

matters needing attention

After hepatitis A vaccine injection, some people will have some adverse reactions, such as vomiting, nausea or fever, and some people will also have skin redness and swelling, which generally disappear within 72 hours without special treatment.