1. Why should my child be immunized?
Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases. These diseases can have serious complications and even kill children.
2. What diseases do childhood vaccines prevent?
Measles, Mumps, Polio, Rubella (German Measles), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Diphtheria, Tetanus (Lockjaw), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib disease - a major cause of bacterial meningitis), Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), Pneumococcal disease (causes bacterial meningitis and blood infections) Read more