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Immunization comes from the Latin word immunis which means a state of protection. Immunization is the process by which immunity is produced in the body using vaccines, thus protecting the body from serious infections. Vaccines are administered to the baby in the form of injections or oral doses that provide protection to the baby. Immunization is a very safe and effective way to save your child’s life from these diseases.
Importance of Immunization:
A newborn has the only immunity which he/she gets passively from the mother. This makes them more prone to such vulnerable infections.
So, to develop the immunity of the baby we need to give vaccines starting from the birth of the baby. This protects the baby from life-threatening infections in the early growing days.
We always do what is best for our child. So why not protect them from some of the most dangerous diseases.
Reference:
https://acvip.org/files/Table%20I-IAP%20Immunization%20Schedule%202016-Final.pdf
A newborn has the only immunity which he/she gets passively from the mother. This makes them more prone to such vulnerable infections. So, to develop the immunity of the baby we need to give vaccines starting from the birth of the baby. This protects the baby from life-threatening infections in the early growing days. We always do what is best for our child. So why not protect them from some of the most dangerous diseases.
Whenever our body gets attacked by an infection, it fights back by mounting an immune response in defense comprising of antibodies and fighter cells. This first response may not be strong enough to counter the infection but if we are exposed to the infection second time, the body’s response is very rapid and more powerful. This is the principle of immunization. We give vaccines which contain a small fragment of the infectious agent, which triggers the immune response but does not cause the disease. This immune response develops antibodies that help to fight the baby if gets exposed to the infection and thus provides protection from the disease.
Sometimes a child may get mild reactions from vaccines. Also, a child may get upset because of pain at the injection site, fever or rash. Although these are absolutely normal reactions and will go away soon you can do the following to help your baby feel better:
Going well prepared for vaccination can be very helpful and less stressful for the parents. Keep the following points in mind while going for your baby’s immunization:
Vaccination is a widely accepted way to provide protection from some dangerous diseases but still, some people avoid vaccination because of its minor side effects. Vaccination has greatly reduced and in some cases completely eliminate the occurrence of many serious diseases that can kill or severely disable affected person. These benefits of vaccines should compel every parent to get their child vaccination done at the right age.
In these cases, you can continue vaccination as per the current age of the baby. In fact, children can catch up on their vaccination schedule even if they have received some of their shots and then fallen behind schedule. There is no need to give any previously given vaccine again as already received vaccines still count.
Your child can be vaccinated even in the following condition:
Vaccination is not indicated in the following conditions:
The immunization schedule recommended by IAP Indian Academy of Paediatrics which is followed by all the practicing pediatricians. Kindly note that the following information is only for your reference only and advise you to ensure that your child always receives the vaccine on time under the supervision of the health professionals.
Refer to the table available in Recommendation section of Newborn & Kidcare.
