Childhood vaccines are essential for protecting children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. The most common childhood vaccines include the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which protects against three viral infections; the polio vaccine, which prevents the spread of the poliovirus; the hepatitis B vaccine, which guards against a viral infection that can cause liver damage; the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine, which shields against three bacterial infections; the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, which prevents the chickenpox virus; the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine, which protects against a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and pneumonia; and the pneumococcal vaccine, which guards against a bacterial infection that can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and other serious illnesses. These vaccines are typically administered in multiple doses over a period of time to ensure maximum protection. By following the recommended vaccination schedule, parents can help ensure that their children are safeguarded against these dangerous diseases and contribute to the overall health and well-being of their communities.
Which of the following is a common childhood immunization?
Recommended vaccinations: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine. Hepatitis A (HepA) vaccine.
What are the normal childhood immunizations include?
– Chickenpox (Varicella)
– Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP)
– Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
– Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
– Polio (IPV) (between 6 through 18 months)
– Pneumococcal (PCV)
– Hepatitis A (HepA)
– Hepatitis B (HepB)
What if I refuse to vaccinate my child?
Children who are not vaccinated can transmit vaccine- preventable diseases at schools and in the community. Unvaccinated children can infect babies who are too young to be fully immunized. Unvaccinated children can infect people of any age who can’t be immunized for medical reasons.
