Immunization
Immunity is very important for newborns as they are more vulnerable to certain diseases. Although a mother passes her antibodies to the child, it’s still not enough to protect the baby from other deadly viruses. In the case of breastfeeding your child, you are transferring more antibodies to the baby and hence increasing immunity. But still, it’s not enough. Immunization or vaccination is a process that protects the baby from some dangerous diseases.
The nurse injects the weekend germ of that disease into the body. The immune system starts reacting against that germ like an actual infection. It remembers that germ and builds a stronger immunity against it for later. This ensures that your child is protected when the infection attacks in the future. Schedule an appointment and get your baby immunized today!
Some of the recommended vaccines for your baby include:
- Hepatitis A vaccine (HEPA)
- Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB)
- Hib vaccine
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Influenza vaccine
- Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV)
- Polio vaccine (IPV)
- Rotavirus vaccine
- Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR)
- Meningococcal vaccines
- Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP)