Can babies with ventricular septal defect be vaccinated?

Whether babies with ventricular septal defect can be vaccinated depends on the severity of the disease and the doctor's advice. For the healthy growth of the child, the decision must be made under the guidance of a doctor.

Ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart disease, which means there is an abnormal pathway between the left and right ventricles of the heart. Small defects may heal on their own, while larger defects may require surgical repair. Vaccination is an important measure to prevent diseases, but for children with ventricular septal defect, it is necessary to consider whether the heart load is suitable for vaccination.

If the defect is small and the child has no obvious symptoms, the doctor may recommend that the normal vaccination schedule be followed. In the case of severe defects or symptoms such as heart failure, the doctor may postpone the vaccination or even adjust the vaccination plan to observe changes in the physical condition. In some cases, even if it is postponed, some infectious disease vaccines will still be given priority.

It is recommended that parents take their children to the cardiology department for consultation and vaccinate them after comprehensive evaluation of cardiac ultrasound and physical signs. Before vaccination, parents should also provide detailed feedback on their children's health to avoid hasty decisions that may cause risks.