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January 20, 2025

Pre-, During, Post-Vaccine To-Do List

Pre-, During, Post-Vaccine To-Do List

Vaccine visits bohut baar chaotic ho jate hain, preparation, execution aur recovery mein. This happens mostly because parents ko yeh simple steps for smooth vaccination nahi pata hote.. But don’t worry, we got you covered!

Before Vaccination To-Do

  1. Keep your child’s vaccination schedule handy and ensure it is up-to-date, it is used by doctors and also helps ensure no doses are missed.
  2. Make sure aapka baby bilkul healthy ho on the day of the vaccination. Fever ya koi aur issue ho toh consult your doctor immediately. Many a times fever ya aur health reasons se vaccine postpone karni padti hai.
  3. Make sure to be vocal about your concerns. Apne doctors se clear karo if you have doubts and also ask for possible side effects.
  4. Carry toys or blankets along to comfort the child.

During Vaccination To-Do  

  1. Parents should stay calm during the vaccination procedure. Agar parents stressed hote hai toh babies get stressed too. Parents should instead focus on comforting the baby, keeping physical contact with the baby like holding them or their hand helps  them plenty.
  2. If your kid is old enough for comprehension, let them know they will feel just a pinch. Studies have shown that babies jinko pata hota hai what is coming are less anxious about vaccines.
  3. Use toys or blankets your child loves to comfort and distract them.

After Vaccination To-Do

  1. Monitor your child for side-effects jaise ki soreness, irritability or fever.
  2. Try to keep the child comfortable and you can even use pain relief methods prescribed by your doctor.
  3. Update your vaccination record.

Preparation, clear communication, and aftercare, yeh three key steps for a smooth vaccination hai for your child. Make sure aap apni next visit ke liye fully prepared ho!

Sources - https://iapindia.org/pdf/Ch-11-IAP-Parental-Guide-on-Vaccination.pdf