Two children who did not receive the mandatory vaccine died at the Children's Hospital

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Despite the efforts of resuscitologists, two children who had not received the necessary vaccinations died in a month at the Children's University Hospital (BKUS), LETA informed the hospital.

One of the children suffered from a long cough and died from serious complications because she was not vaccinated.

The second child did not receive a mandatory dose of vitamin K after delivery, which resulted in bleeding disorders and bruising to the brain, resulting in the death of the child.

"The two accidents could not have happened if health professionals and parents were keen to take into account modern, proven, evidence-based and evidence-based medical information and practices," says the expert. BKUS.

The hospital doctors sent an open letter to parents, health professionals and all those concerned about the life and health of children in Latvia.

BKUS doctors point out that the introduction of vaccines and vitamin K is an extremely important preventative measure aimed primarily at reducing infant mortality. These activities are carried out according to a specific schedule, the exact observation of which is essential to protect children at critical stages of development, when the risk is highest.

Specialists are encouraged to recognize that disease prevention is a child's right, respect for which parents and health professionals share the respect.

Doctors recall that there are diseases that can not be cured, but there are also people who, in the 21st century, not only have the opportunity to heal, but also to prevent the risk of disease.

"By refusing to vaccinate and by moving away from safe, tested and effective therapeutic guidelines, we are leading adults and professionals to live the child's life and the right to a healthy life," said BCC doctors.

Data from the Center for Disease Prevention and Control show that since 2010, 15 children have died from vaccine-regulated diseases, including pertussis, influenza, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib). ).

Eight deceased children had not reached the age of one year, six were between 13 months and seven years old and one was 17 years old.