Fact Sheets : Vaccines Protect Our Children
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What are vaccines?
Vaccines protect children by strengthening their immunity or their body's ability to fight off diseases.
Thanks to vaccinations also know as shots, or immunizations, many infectious diseases that infected and
sometimes killed many infants, children, and adults are now largely under control. Vaccinations protect
children from some serious, and potentially deadly diseases.
But the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable diseases still exist and can be passed on to people
who are not protected by vaccines. To help prevent this from happening it is very important to continue to
vaccinate our children against these illnesses. Without vaccines, epidemics of many preventable diseases, like
polio or measles, could return again, resulting in increased and unnecessary illness, disability, and death
among our children.
Vaccinations can protect your child from:
Polio
Tetanus or Lockjaw
Diphtheria
Pertussis or Whooping Cough
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
Meningitis
Hepatitis
Measles
Mumps
Rubella or German Measles
Pneumococcal Disease
Varicella or Chickenpox.
You can get vaccinations for your child at a nearby health clinic or at your doctor's office.
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Pediatrician DR.PAUL Roumeliotis is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The information provided on this fact sheet is designed to be an educational aid only. It is not intended to replace the advice and care of your child's physician, nor is it intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you suspect that your child has a medical condition always consult a physician.
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