Pediatr. praxi. 2013;14(2):130-136
Vaccination is a highly efficient measure in prevention of some infectious diseases. In the Czech Republic it is regulated by law
nr. 258/2000 Col., Proctection of general health and by a decree of the Czech Health Ministry nr. 537/2006 Col., regarding vaccination
against infectious diseases. The form and content of mandatory vaccination is decided by the Czech Ministry of Health. In CR the vaccination
of children in divided into voluntary and mandatory. Mandatory is nation-wide, regulated and financed by the state. Vaccination
is normally administered by the paediatrician or nurse with the doctor present. The vaccination must be recorded into vaccination
certificate and health card as well as in medical records. The nurse is in charge of many tasks in connection to vaccination such as
sending invitations to the parents, preparing the child and the parent before and during the vaccination, informing the parents about
contraindications and possible complications of the given vaccination. The nurse should also motivate the parents for maximum collaboration
concerning the mandatory vaccinations, raise the interest of parents regarding the voluntary vaccinations and reduce their
fears concerning side effects of the vaccination substances.
Published: May 1, 2013 Show citation