The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
- posted: Jun. 05, 2024
The team of pediatricians Drs. Brian DuMais, Megan Dwyer, and Liz Dahlberg at Dumais Pediatrics are here to answer any questions you have about childhood vaccinations in Orland Park, IL. Vaccinations are important for your babies and children to build immunity. Read more about vaccinations and contact us for an appointment today.
What Are Childhood Vaccinations?
Newborns get some immunity from their mother in the third trimester and from breastmilk, but it fades quickly and they need the protection of vaccines to stay healthy. A vaccine is an injection of an inactive form of a virus that helps the body build natural immunity. Through receiving a vaccination, your child becomes protected against the disease. Your pediatrician follows a schedule for childhood vaccinations in Orland Park, IL, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics up to the age of 18.
Why Are Vaccinations Important?
Vaccines kickstart the body’s natural immune response and build up immunity naturally before you are ever exposed to diseases that can cause lifelong complications. Over time, vaccines have almost eradicated certain diseases. When the majority of people are vaccinated against a disease we achieve 'herd immunity', which slows the spread and helps us protect society's most vulnerable populations, unvaccinated babies and the immunocompromised.
What Vaccinations Does My Child Need?
Vaccinations start as a newborn. Your newborn should receive shots for Tetanus, Polio, Rotavirus, diphtheria, Hib, and Pneumococcal vaccines before the age of two months. Some vaccines have waning immunity and boosters may be recommended throughout adolescence. Flu vaccines are developed based on forecasts of which flu strains will be the predominant strains the next year, so adults and children should be vaccinated for the flu each year.
It is normal for parents to worry anytime their child needs a shot, but vaccines are safe to receive and very effective at preventing potentially serious illnesses. Your baby can receive more than one vaccine at a time safely. If you have any concerns we can discuss how safe vaccines are for your child.
Get Vaccinated Now
Vaccines help your whole family stay healthy, so keep up with wellness appointments to ensure your child is always up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations and is vaccinated for the flu each year. To make an appointment in Orland Park, IL, contact Drs. Brian DuMais, Megan Dwyer, and Liz Dahlberg at Dumais Pediatrics at (708) 364-1600.
- posted: Jun. 05, 2024
The team of pediatricians Drs. Brian DuMais, Megan Dwyer, and Liz Dahlberg at Dumais Pediatrics are here to answer any questions you have about childhood vaccinations in Orland Park, IL. Vaccinations are important for your babies and children to build immunity. Read more about vaccinations and contact us for an appointment today.
What Are Childhood Vaccinations?
Newborns get some immunity from their mother in the third trimester and from breastmilk, but it fades quickly and they need the protection of vaccines to stay healthy. A vaccine is an injection of an inactive form of a virus that helps the body build natural immunity. Through receiving a vaccination, your child becomes protected against the disease. Your pediatrician follows a schedule for childhood vaccinations in Orland Park, IL, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics up to the age of 18.
Why Are Vaccinations Important?
Vaccines kickstart the body’s natural immune response and build up immunity naturally before you are ever exposed to diseases that can cause lifelong complications. Over time, vaccines have almost eradicated certain diseases. When the majority of people are vaccinated against a disease we achieve 'herd immunity', which slows the spread and helps us protect society's most vulnerable populations, unvaccinated babies and the immunocompromised.
What Vaccinations Does My Child Need?
Vaccinations start as a newborn. Your newborn should receive shots for Tetanus, Polio, Rotavirus, diphtheria, Hib, and Pneumococcal vaccines before the age of two months. Some vaccines have waning immunity and boosters may be recommended throughout adolescence. Flu vaccines are developed based on forecasts of which flu strains will be the predominant strains the next year, so adults and children should be vaccinated for the flu each year.
It is normal for parents to worry anytime their child needs a shot, but vaccines are safe to receive and very effective at preventing potentially serious illnesses. Your baby can receive more than one vaccine at a time safely. If you have any concerns we can discuss how safe vaccines are for your child.
Get Vaccinated Now
Vaccines help your whole family stay healthy, so keep up with wellness appointments to ensure your child is always up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations and is vaccinated for the flu each year. To make an appointment in Orland Park, IL, contact Drs. Brian DuMais, Megan Dwyer, and Liz Dahlberg at Dumais Pediatrics at (708) 364-1600.
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