Getting vaccinated is something that every baby needs to go through, and it is necessary to get different vaccinations every once in a while to prevent the baby from developing certain difficult diseases as a result. There are some things that babies need to pay attention to before getting vaccinated, which requires mothers and fathers to always remember. Can babies get vaccinated if they eat calcium?
Can babies get vaccinated for calcium intake
It is possible to get vaccinated. During the calcium supplementation period, as well as some common treatments, these are not contraindications for prophylactic injections. There is currently no research to prove that taking calcium supplements for babies has any adverse effects on vaccination. Moreover, calcium tablets are nutritional supplements and not special drugs, so there is no need to worry. If parents are worried, they can ask the doctor who received the vaccination, and there is basically no problem.
Misconceptions about Baby Calcium Supplementation
Misconception 1: Excessive intake of phosphorus containing foods by babies during calcium supplementation
If excessive intake of carbonated beverages, coffee, hamburgers, pizza, wheat germ, French fries, and other phosphorus containing foods results in a high calcium to phosphorus ratio of 1:10-20, the excess phosphorus in the diet will "drive" calcium out of the body, leading to calcium deficiency. Under normal circumstances, the ratio of calcium to phosphorus in the human body is 2:1.
Misconception 2: When supplementing calcium, encourage babies to consume a large amount of high protein foods
Someone once conducted an experiment like this: A： Consuming 80 grams of protein per day will result in a loss of 37 milligrams of calcium; B： Consuming 240 grams of protein per day and supplementing with 1400 milligrams of calcium will result in a loss of 137 milligrams of calcium. This experimental result indicates that additional calcium supplementation does not prevent calcium loss caused by high protein. Excessive intake of high protein foods without paying attention to acid-base balance will lead to a significant loss of calcium.
Misconception 3: Not supplementing magnesium for babies when supplementing calcium
In general, when supplementing calcium for babies, only attention is paid to supplementing vitamin D, but the important role of magnesium is often overlooked. In fact, calcium and magnesium are like twin brothers, always appearing in pairs, and the ratio of calcium to magnesium is 2:1, which is most conducive to the absorption and utilization of calcium. Therefore, when supplementing calcium for babies, it is important to balance the intake of magnesium. Foods rich in magnesium include soybeans, sunflower seeds, nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and peanuts), grains (such as rye, millet, barley, etc.), and seafood (such as mackerel, tuna, lobster, shrimp, etc.).
If the baby gets sick before vaccination, it will have an impact on getting vaccinated. Generally, it is not possible to get vaccinated when the baby is sick. However, there is no problem for the baby during the calcium supplementation period. The baby only takes calcium tablets, not therapeutic drugs. Therefore, mothers do not need to worry about the baby taking calcium affecting his vaccination. Basically, it is possible and there is no problem.
