Vaccination of infants Increased number of parents refraining from spreading new corona infection May 20, 4:52
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the number of parents who refrain from vaccination necessary for infants is increasing, a survey by a group made up of pediatricians and others revealed. The organization calls for "Please refrain from vaccination, as it may cause life-threatening infectious diseases."
This survey was conducted for parents who are registered in the app that manages vaccination schedules by the NPO "Know VPD and protect children" created by pediatricians.
Of these, the first childhood pneumococcal vaccine to be given after birth is recommended to be given three times during the first 2 to 6 months of life, but the first vaccination rate at 3 months of age was 11 last year. 82% were born in the month, 77% were born in December, and 74% were born in January, which is about 10 points less than the baby born before that.
Babies born after November of last year have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Japan and have been targeted for vaccination since January, and it seems that more parents are refraining from vaccination at medical institutions. I am.
Also, with regard to the "MR vaccine," which prevents measles and rubella and is vaccinated from the age of one year, the vaccination rate for children who have their first birthday since December last year is roughly 10 points lower than before. It was.
According to the NPO corporation that was surveyed, "Delayed inoculation may lead to life-threatening infectious diseases. There are also diseases that can be transmitted in group life such as nursery schools, and it is recommended as much as possible before recommencement. I want you to inoculate. "