It has been reiterated several times by global health authorities and medical practitioners that you should get your children vaccinated. If you are still wondering why vaccines are important and searching for reasons to get your precious little ones vaccinated keep reading this blog post. Here we have listed 5 most important factors that explain why getting children vaccinated should be a top priority for all parents & guardians.

Safeguarding from serious health issues: Younger children are most vulnerable to diseases as their immune system has not become strong yet. Vaccines help children to fight deadly viruses and bacteria. By getting your kids vaccinated you can protect them from many potentially serious diseases including whooping cough, polio and measles.

Building Immunity: Vaccines work by stimulating our body’s immune system to recognize and remember specific pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria. By introducing a harmless or weakened form of the pathogen, vaccines help the immune system develop a defense mechanism. This enables the body to fight off the actual disease more effectively if exposed to it later in life.

Vaccines are safe: There are a lot of misconceptions associated with vaccines, most people doubt if they are safe for children. Vaccines are approved for public use only after being thoroughly tested.  Childhood vaccines can cause minor discomfort including pain, redness or tenderness at the injection site, few vaccines may also result in mild fever, but research has not found any link between vaccination and severe allergies.

Protecting Communities: By getting your child vaccinated, you are also protecting other kids who come in contact with your child from several disabling or even life-threatening diseases. Vaccinating children helps in creating herd immunity, a situation where many people are immunized against a particular disease.

Prevention of complications: Many vaccine-preventable diseases can lead to severe complications and long-term health issues. For example, measles can cause pneumonia, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. By vaccinating children, the risk of such complications is significantly reduced, ensuring their overall well-being. By ensuring that children receive the necessary vaccinations, parents can avoid any disruption in their education and allow them to participate fully in school activities.

If you want to consult the best pediatrician regarding the immunization schedule of your children contact us at New Apollo Polyclinic.