Vaccination

Importance of Vaccination

  1. Protects against dangerous diseases: Vaccines can protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio, chickenpox, and whooping cough.
  2. Creates herd immunity: When the majority of a population is vaccinated against a disease, it helps to create herd immunity, which means that even those who are unable to get vaccinated (such as infants or immunocompromised individuals) are still protected.
  3. Prevents outbreaks: Vaccination can prevent outbreaks of diseases that were once common and deadly, such as smallpox and polio. This not only protects the vaccinated child but also the wider community.
  4. Safe and effective: Vaccines go through rigorous testing and evaluation before being approved for public use. They are constantly monitored for safety and effectiveness.
  5. Cost-effective: Vaccines are a cost-effective way to prevent diseases. It is much cheaper to prevent a disease than to treat it.
  6. Protects future generations: Vaccinations not only protect the vaccinated child but also future generations. By eradicating diseases through vaccination, future generations will be protected from these diseases.
  7. Required for school and daycare: Many schools and daycare facilities require children to be up-to-date on their vaccinations before enrolling. This helps to protect the entire school community from the spread of diseases.
  8. Reduces the spread of disease: Vaccinated children are less likely to contract and spread diseases, which helps to control and reduce the spread of these diseases within the community.
  9. Protects children who cannot be vaccinated: Some children may have medical conditions that prevent them from getting vaccinated. By vaccinating those who can be vaccinated, it helps to protect those who cannot.
  10. Protects against diseases that are making a comeback: Some diseases, such as measles, have started to make a comeback due to decreased vaccination rates. Vaccination protects against these diseases and prevents them from becoming widespread again.