Monica Morales
21/07/2023 06:40
It’s natural to feel some apprehension about vaccine reactions and side effects. However, in most cases, the benefits far outweigh the risks. It is important to communicate any relevant medical history to the healthcare professional prior to administration of the vaccines to avoid potential complications. In most travelers, reactions are mild and temporary, and side effects are rare and transient. Technological development in manufacturing processes, the quality of the clinical trials in which they are studied, and better knowledge of immunobiological action mean that today there are more effective and, of course, safer vaccines.
There are multiple vaccines recommended for travelers, which are indicated according to the different destinations, age and particular condition, as explained by the Spanish Vaccinology Association (AEV). There are also other treatments when traveling abroad, such as malaria prophylaxis, which is a preventive medication for the disease that is taken before traveling. What is essential, according to AEV, is to follow a series of basic guidelines to avoid exposure to certain diseases when traveling: monitor the hygiene of food and drinks, do not drink drinks that are not bottled and with a stopper, prevent mosquito bites and carry a first-aid kit with basic medicines.
However, it is important to note that all vaccines can have mild side effects such as pain or swelling at the injection site or mild fever, or cause more serious allergic reactions. Therefore, it is always recommendedCheck with your doctor before receiving any vaccine or if any symptoms occur after vaccination.
Vaccines and their reactions
When planning a trip to a tropical area or to African countries, it is important to take into account some vaccines that are recommended and even mandatory for certain countries, as indicated by the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEPED) whether or not to wear them will depend on the country to visit, the type of trip and, of course, your age.
Vaccine against yellow fever: indicated for trips to areas where there are reported cases of yellow fever or the vaccine is required to enter the country, mainly in ÁCentral Africa and in some Central and South American countries, and for all those between 9 months and 60 years of age. The most common adverse reactions are related to the injection site: pain, redness, or swelling. But headaches can also appear, which are more frequent between the third and seventh day after vaccination. In young children, irritability, crying, drowsiness, and loss of appetite may occur. Only in exceptional cases can serious reactions affect the nervous system or various organs. They are favored by the presence of some factors: inadequate age, infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Hepatitis A vaccine: Most travelers, especially children and young people, are not vaccinated and are susceptible to this infection if they travel to some African or Asian countries with poor hygienic-sanitary conditions. The vaccine is safe and well tolerated, although there is the possibility of some mild local reactions at the injection site and sometimes fever or malaise. Vaccine against typhoid fever: Typhoid fever is an infectious disease produced by the bacterium Salmonella typhi that penetrates the digestive tract and reaches the blood. It is transmitted by direct contact with infected people and, above all, by ingesting contaminated water or food, which is why it is It is advisable to put it on if you travel to countries with a high incidence and lack of hygiene such as India, Pakistan or Bangladesh. this vaccine rarely produces any reaction and if there are, they are very mild: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever or a skin rash after oral vaccination and malaise, muscle pain or local reaction at the puncture site. Cholera Vaccine: Cholera is a disease that causes severe diarrhea due to intestinal infection by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that is acquired by eating contaminated food, water, or shellfish that contain this microorganism. Cholera is only transmitted in some areas of Africa and Asia with difficulties in accessing drinking water. In general, it is a very well tolerated vaccine and does not produce adverse reactions. only some mild gastrointestinal symptoms have been described on occasion Rabies vaccine: indicated for travelers with prolonged stays in rabies endemic areas, such as the India. The most common reactions are pain and induration at the injection site and headaches, rashes, myalgias, and arthralgias. Tetanus Vaccine: Tetanus is a bacterial disease caused by Clostridium tetani whose spores are disseminated throughout the environment and can infect dirty wounds. It is advisable when traveling to countries with low vaccination coverage and poor aseptic conditions. The most common reactions are fever or low-grade fever, mild swelling or redness at the injection site. In children it can cause slight irritability or drowsiness. in the days following its administration and in some cases, it can cause allergy and neurological alterations. Japanese encephalitis: Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease and usually occurs without symptoms in mild cases but in severe cases it can lead to death. It is transmitted by mosquito bite Culex present in parts of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. Although the possibility of acquiring Japanese encephalitis in travelers is very low, vaccination is recommended for those who are going to stay more than a month in rural destinations in those areas. The reaction to the vaccine is mild, and is usually pain and induration at the injection site., headache, muscle aches or small feverish elevations. Receive the latest news Unsubscribe from the latest news
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