Why Are Immunizations Important?

Why are Immunizations Important?

Immunizations are important for people of all ages, especially children. A child’s immune system is not as developed as that of an adult. This fact means that children are more prone to experiencing illnesses and the symptoms may be far more severe. Immunizations from your pediatrician can protect your child. Dr. Nicola Cherry at The Children’s Clinic of Klamath in Klamath Falls, OR, provides comprehensive children’s medical services, including immunizations.

What You Need To Know About Immunizations

Consider these reasons why immunizations are important:

• They provide your child with immunity against serious illnesses and diseases like flu, hepatitis, meningitis, and more
• They help prevent the spread of infectious diseases to others, including your family members, you, and other people your child meets
• They are required for your child to enter daycare and school

There are a few important facts you should know about immunizations. Immunizations are:

• Safe, because they are rigorously tested and approved by both the FDA and CDC before they are released for public use
• Convenient, because they can be administered at your child’s well visit and school or sports physical appointments

The CDC recommends these immunizations from birth to 18 years old:

• Hepatitis B
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenza type B
• Polio
• Pneumococcal conjugate
• Rotavirus
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis A
• Human papillomavirus
• Meningococcal conjugate
• Flu
• COVID

To view or print the CDC immunization schedule, please here. You want to do everything you can to protect your child from illness and disease. Immunizations give your child another layer of protection against contagious illnesses, and they are conveniently available from your pediatrician.

Want To Know More?

To find out more about the importance of immunizations and how they can protect your child’s health, call Dr. Cherry at The Children’s Clinic of Klamath in Klamath Falls, OR. You can reach her in the office by calling (541) 884-1224, so call today.