Immunizations are some of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your child’s health—both during their childhood and throughout their adult life. They’ll not only protect your young one from potentially deadly diseases, but they’ll safeguard other children as well by limiting the spread of viruses and bacteria. All parents should discuss a vaccination schedule with their pediatrician to get their child the shots they need at the best age.

A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations

How They Work

Vaccinations train the immune system. Certain molecules from the offending pathogen are put into the body in safe amounts so that the immune system learns to recognize and fight those viruses and bacteria. Your physician will handle your child’s vaccinations and keep track of them. Many of them are given with follow-up booster shots after a certain amount of time.

Record what your child was given and when they received it. If a vaccination is missed, such as if you’re traveling or your child is sick, you’ll want to make it up as soon as possible. The doctor will maintain a list in the child’s medical record, but ask for a copy to keep in your personal records too.

Why They’re Necessary

Following the schedule recommended by the CDC and your child’s doctor will be valuable in many ways. It can help your child by protecting them against those dangerous, easily transmutable, and common diseases.

It can also protect younger children, such as infants that are too young for the vaccine, since the older children won’t catch the disease and bring it home. It will also safeguard future generations if enough children receive the vaccine. 

The doctors at Pediatrics, P.C. believe that your young ones should get the highest level of health care in a comfortable environment. This clinic has been providing unmatched pediatric care for more than 50 years in Lincoln, NE. They will promote healthy living with immunizations, checkups, and more. Learn more on their website and call (402) 489-0800 to schedule an appointment.