Question
The baby’s second dose of vaccination was delayed due to jaundice, and the community hospital recommended waiting until the baby is two months old to administer two doses of vaccines simultaneously. Is this approach safe?
Answer
From a medical perspective, it is feasible for infants to receive two doses of vaccines simultaneously when they are two months old. Vaccination essentially simulates the process of natural infection, with the pathogenic microorganisms and their metabolic products in the vaccine being artificially attenuated or inactivated. After entering the infant’s body, they do not cause a real infection but instead stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies, thereby enhancing the infant’s resistance to specific infectious diseases. Therefore, even with a slight delay, it is still safe for infants to receive vaccinations at the appropriate time, and it can effectively enhance their immunity.