There are some diseases that can kill children or cause lasting damage to their health. Immunizations are given to prepare your child’s immune system to fight off those diseases if they come into contact with them. Indian Academics of Pediatrics provided updated recommendations for immunization for children. Immunization is a way of protecting against serious diseases. Babies may cry and be upset for a few minutes by having an injection, but they will usually settle down after a cuddle.
Doctor’s surgery or clinic will send an appointment to bring the baby for immunization. Most surgeries and health centres run special immunization or baby clinics. All childhood immunizations are free. Recommendations : Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine: The committee has now recommended a third dose of the MMR vaccine at 4 to 6 years of age along with two doses of the vaccine at 9 months and 15…
