You Should Know About Chickenpox Vaccine Side Effects

Introduction to Chickenpox Vaccine

The full name of varicella vaccine is live attenuated varicella vaccine. It is prepared by inoculating human diploid cells with varicella-zoster virus, harvesting the virus liquid after culture, adding suitable stabilizers and freeze-drying. It is the only way to prevent varicella infection. Getting the chickenpox vaccine not only protects against chickenpox, but also prevents complications from chickenpox shingles. Chickenpox vaccine is the vaccine to prevent chickenpox infection. China's vaccines are divided into two categories, one is the national planned immunization vaccine, which is a vaccine that China believes to be vaccinated at a certain time, and can be forcibly vaccinated, such as hepatitis B vaccine, etc.; the other is non-national Scheduled immunization vaccines, which are vaccines that don't require forced vaccination, are intended for transient types of diseases that do not cause much damage to the body. The chickenpox vaccine is a non-state planned immunization vaccine and can be selectively vaccinated. Chickenpox vaccine side effects include local reactions, systemic reactions, and abnormal reactions, but most Chickenpox vaccine side effects are mild and usually do not require special treatment.

Chickenpox vaccine side effects:

local reaction

After injection of chickenpox vaccine, symptoms such as soreness, pain, tenderness, redness and itching may occur at the vaccination site within 12-24 hours, mainly due to immune reaction and needle infection. Pay attention to skin cleanliness and avoid scratching. It subsides on its own within 2-3 days. For individual severe cases, it can be treated with hot compresses after the acute stage. Do not scratch, gently touch and massage. Be sure to pay attention to the cleanliness of the injection site.

Systemic response

After the chickenpox vaccine is injected, remember to observe the body temperature of the vaccinated person, and the indoor temperature must be kept between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius. For the vast majority of people with normal immune function, there are no obvious adverse reactions. Very few people will experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, general malaise, and general discomfort 1-2 days after vaccination. Generally, no need With special treatment, it will go away on its own. If the body temperature rises to 37.3-38°C after vaccination, it is considered to be a low fever. You can drink more warm water and give local warm water to wipe. A few people may have high fever. Antipyretic analgesics such as ibuprofen or indomethacin are instructed for symptomatic treatment.

Abnormal reaction

If patients with anaphylaxis may have symptoms such as pale face, cold hands and feet, accelerated heart rate, sweating, and needlesickness within a few minutes after inoculation, the patients should be immediately supine and rest to return to normal. In severe cases, if anaphylactic shock occurs, rescue treatment should be given under the guidance of doctors. Generally, such symptoms are related to the patient's constitution and only occur in very individual vaccinators.

Measures to prevent Chickenpox vaccine side effects

First, after the vaccination, observe the vaccination site for half an hour. If there is no discomfort within half an hour, you can leave the vaccination site directly. Second, after returning home, you need to take adequate rest, keep warm, avoid catching a cold from the wind, drink more water, and do not do strenuous activities. Third, if the patient has a fever, cough, or a cold or inflammatory stimulus, they cannot receive the chickenpox vaccine, nor can they take immunosuppressants, such as hormones and other drugs. Because these immunosuppressants can suppress people's immune function, thereby reducing people's immunity. In this case, the immune effect of the vaccine will be poor, resulting in the inability to produce chickenpox antibodies. Fourth, pay attention to relax your mind, try to eat a light diet within two or three days after the vaccine, and do not eat spicy, greasy, cold or irritating food.

Suggestion

1. In the vaccination work, the government should adhere to the combination of "accommodation as needed" and voluntary principles, guide and encourage the masses to actively vaccinate, take the initiative to vaccinate, and clarify the surrounding matters of vaccination.

2. Further strengthen the popularization and education of vaccination. While clearly explaining the risks of vaccination, it is emphasized again that citizens have the right not to be vaccinated voluntarily, and no unit shall force interference.

3. Abandon the idea of "one-size-fits-all" vaccines, and cannot limit the target of vaccination, so as to reduce the public's doubts about the safety of vaccines.

Conclusion

Good drugs and effective vaccines have certain adverse reactions and corresponding side effects under the premise of satisfying safety and effectiveness. The public should correctly view the benefits and risks of vaccines, treat adverse reactions scientifically, and do not refrain from doing something for fear of a possible risk.