Infant immunizations are
just as important to baby care as any other safety measure you may
put in place. Immunizations keep your baby safe from illnesses and
diseases against which they may not have a natural resistance. Some
of these illnesses can have prolonged effects that could affect the
child well into adulthood, and when not treated immediately, can even
be fatal.
In addition to protecting
your baby from common infant and childhood diseases, immunization
also helps minimize the chances of an epidemic, or transmitting the
disease to other individuals who may not have immunization
themselves. Many of these common childhood diseases are also highly
contagious.
Some of these diseases
are measles, mumps, polio, and diphtheria. Measles is a common
childhood disease that can lead to bronchitis and ear infections, and
in rare cases, a serious complication affecting the nervous system.
Mumps is a disease caused by a virus, and could lead to serious
complications such as encephalitis, pancreatitis, and infertility,
especially among boys. Polio is another viral disease which attacks
nerve tissues and can cause paralysis. It can also lead to difficulty
in breathing and even death. Diptheria is another potentially fatal
disease that attacks the throat and can lead to heart diseases or
complications in the nervous system.
It is highly advisable
that you schedule a visit with a pediatrician immediately after
giving birth to discuss your baby's immunization needs and schedule.
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