This is a parenting blog by Sugii.
Around two months after birth, you'll likely start taking your baby for vaccinations.
I'd like to share some notes on what we researched and experienced during that time.
*Please note that the content described here is just one example and I hope you'll use it as a reference.
■Overview
・Preparing for your baby's first vaccinations
・What to do and what to watch out for during vaccinations
■Content
・Preparing for your baby's first vaccinations
①It's hard to decide on an appointment.
→Daily life is hectic, making it difficult to set a date and time.
→Will the husband go, the wife go, or both go?
②You need to select both a medical consultation and vaccination when booking.
→It seems that for our second visit, only a consultation was selected. My wife handled it, but the selection process seems confusing. Be careful, as if there's no vaccine in stock, you might not be able to get it even if you make the trip.
③What kind of vaccinations will be given?
→Often, the mother is primarily responsible for this.
However, there's a possibility that the mother might fall ill, or the father might have to go instead.
Since this directly concerns the health of your precious child, I think it's important to have a general understanding of what vaccinations are given, their purpose, what side effects to expect, and when to go to the hospital if necessary.
・What to do and what to watch out for during vaccinations
①Rotavirus (Rotarix) seems to be dangerous if adults get infected, as it can become severe.
→It seems to be excreted in feces and urine, and there's a risk of infection if you touch it during a diaper change and don't wash your hands immediately. Always wash your hands right away.
→Our baby cried a lot too, but once I held him to reassure him, he fell asleep right away.
②Do not touch the injection site after the shot.
→The injection site will be swollen, so avoid touching it. If there is a fever, unusual vomiting, or the baby is not energetic, contact a hospital.
③The baby may react differently than usual.
→There might be a slight fever, or the baby might cry or fuss more than usual because they notice something is different. If persistent crying without energy continues, it seems dangerous. Fortunately, we haven't had to go to the hospital yet.
I've left these notes about my experiences from an amateur's perspective.
I hope they are somewhat helpful.
Please confirm precise details with your family doctor.
See you then.