Is it true that MR immunization causes paralysis? Check the facts here first

Contents:

• Medical Video: Measles (rubeola) - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (vaccines) & pathology
  
• Is it true that MR immunization has side effects?
  
• Is it true that MR immunization is the cause of paralysis?
  
• What should be considered before deciding to immunize?
  
• What if you decide not to vaccinate?
  

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Talking about vaccines, there must always be a 'commotion' between those who are pro vaccine and those who are contra. This 'hot' fuss was back when a junior high school student was quoted as saying at detikHealth reportedly experiencing paralysis after receiving MR immunization.

It is not surprising that there are people who are hesitant to provide immunizations for their children. Inadequate information and the dissemination of false news further doubt the benefits of immunization, also known as vaccines. So, is it true that MR immunization is the cause of a student in Demak, Central Java, becoming paralyzed? Find out the facts here.

Is it true that MR immunization has side effects?

MR immunization is a combination of measles or measles (M) and rubella (R) vaccines. This immunization is used for protection against measles and rubella. Measles and rubella are infectious diseases transmitted through the airways caused by viruses. Children and adults who have never received measles and rubella immunization or who have never experienced this disease are at high risk of contracting it.

There is no treatment for measles and rubella, but this disease can be prevented. Immunization with MR vaccines is the best prevention for measles and rubella. One MR vaccine can prevent two diseases at once.

It's actually a natural thing if you worry about vaccine side effects after immunization. According to National Health Service, all vaccines do have the potential to cause side effects in some people, but these side effects tend to be mild and do not last long. In addition, not everyone will experience these side effects.

Common side effects after vaccination are:

• Injection reactions such as pain, swelling and redness (rash on the skin)
• Mild fever
• Trembling
• Limp
• Headache
• Joint and muscle pain

While very rare side effects are direct allergic reactions, or what is known as anaphylactic reactions. Anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction because it can threaten the lives of people with this allergy. This allergic reaction can develop quickly. But this is very rare, less than one in one million cases.

Is it true that MR immunization is the cause of paralysis?

The side effects of immunization that can cause paralysis are very rare and this is the first time this has happened. Most conditions experienced by children after immunization are fever and red rash on the skin. Paralysis experienced after the vaccine is not necessarily the effect of the vaccine, the thing that causes paralysis must be proven based on further research.

Keep in mind the medical records or previous patient history. Are there other symptoms that arise before? And is there any trauma before? That must be proven in fact.

Immunization is the process of giving immunity to certain diseases by inserting viruses or bacteria that are attenuated along with other components into a person's body.

In medical science, there are no drugs that are 100% safe and still allow side effects. But because the side effects are still within the limits that are not harmful, then the drug or substance used for immunization can still be given with various counseling side effects.

Moreover, the risk of being prevented from being prevented is still far greater than the risk of immunization side effects.

So, the cause of paralysis experienced by a junior high school student in Demak is not necessarily due to MR immunization. This still needs to be studied further. Seeing the importance of this MR vaccine for your child's health, don't hesitate to invite them to get the measles and rubella vaccine.

What should be considered before deciding to immunize?

• Make sure the child is healthy. When you want to immunize, your child must be in a healthy condition, not having a cold or diarrhea or fuss because he feels uncomfortable.
• The importance of choosing a place. Do it in a place that you believe is a skilled officer and there is time to explain the side effects. If possible, ask how to contact a medical professional like a doctor if something happens.
• Choice of hospital. When done in a hospital, you should choose a hospital that has a different waiting room between waiting rooms that serve healthy baby immunizations and waiting rooms that service sick babies.
• Ask about the quality of the vaccine. Rest assured that the vaccine that will be used is still good. Don't be shy or reluctant to question how to save and the vaccine expiration. Also pay attention to whether the drug used is still newly opened or has been left over from previous days of immunization.
• Keep an eye on the child's condition. During the week after immunization, you must remain vigilant with various symptoms of side effects that have been explained by the officer. If the complaint is not resolved, immediately go to the nearest hospital emergency department or the doctor recommended to be the supervisor of the immunization.

What if you decide not to vaccinate?

Deciding whether a child is immunized or not, is actually a choice. However, every parent must be aware that immunization done in a good way and good content is very useful in reducing the risk of dangerous diseases. You also need to remember, providing the best health protection is the child's right and the obligation of parents.

You must remember that immunization can prevent children from dangerous and deadly diseases, such as polio and diphtheria. Also keep in mind, immunization not only prevents your child from contracting these diseases but also other people with weak immune systems break the chain of transmission.

Immunization, which is mainly followed, is part of a government program that can be obtained at no cost. For immunizations outside government programs, benefits must be considered first compared to costs and side effects. Ask for a complete explanation about the additional immunizations before deciding to do so.