Why are infants and young children given vaccinations?

First of all,let me clarify that even adults are given Vaccines,depending on the requirements. Infants and young children are the most vulnerable group,as their immune systems are not strong enough to combat many serious diseases.Some amount of protective antibodies come from the mother,but this wanes over time. read more

Infants and children are extremely vulnerable to the really nasty diseases of childhood that can and do kill kids. Diseases like diphtheria, pertussis, polio, measles , mumps and smallpox, which is no longer a threat because of an aggressive immunization program. read more

Some people have suggested that thimerosal (a compound that contains mercury) in vaccines given to infants and young children might be a cause of autism. Others have suggested that the MMR (measles- mumps-rubella) vaccine may be linked to autism. read more

Children — and adults, too — need more than 1 dose of some vaccines. That’s because it can take more than 1 dose to build enough immunity against a disease. A vaccine’s protection can also fade over time. That’s why every dose of a vaccine is important. read more