Most parents want what’s best for their children, especially when it comes to protecting their health. While you might have heard conflicting information on social media, immunizations are the single most important step you can take to prevent disease and keep your children healthy. Below are just a few reasons vaccinations are so important.

Why Should Your Children Be Vaccinated?

1. Vaccines Save Lives

Over the last century, scientists have developed vaccines against dozens of diseases, many of which can be life-threatening. In fact, measles infections are one of the leading causes of preventable infant death in the world.

2. Many Diseases Are Still Common

Many diseases that we thought were eradicated are showing up again, such as mumps, measles, and whooping cough. Without proper immunization, these viruses are easily transmittable and can sometimes cause severe medical conditions like pneumonia or encephalitis.

3. Vaccines Are Safe

Before being administered to children, vaccines undergo years of testing and review to ensure they’re safe and effective. Allergic reactions and other complications are extremely rare, and most children only experience a little tenderness at the injection site.

4. Vaccines Protect Those Who May Not Be Immune

Very young infants and people with weakened immune systems may not be able to tolerate vaccinations, so they depend on the immunity of others to keep them safe. Immunizations protect these people by limiting the spread of potentially dangerous viruses.

5. Immunizations Can Preserve Your Financial Future

If a child contracts a preventable disease, the consequences can be physically and financially devastating. Getting your child immunized when they’re young can prevent extended hospital stays and long-term disabilities, which could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long run.

With over 26 years of experience and a commitment to providing the best care possible to families throughout the Northern Panhandle of Texas, Dumas Family Practice, LLC knows how to keep your family safe. Whether your children need immunizations, well checks, or illness evaluation, their highly trained, compassionate professionals will deliver the high-quality care everyone deserves. To make your first appointment, visit their website, or call their offices at (806) 935-9005.