We asked a doctor to answer some of parents’ biggest questions about getting their children vaccinated. Advertiser content by familydoctor ad
Every parent understands the importance of a routine and the balance they help maintain. They help get your kids to school before the bell rings, they allow you to carve out bonding time with your little one, and above all, they provide a sense of normalcy against the backdrop of family life. But the concept of a routine extends beyond your day-to-day — they're important for your kid’s health, too, especially when it comes to routine vaccinations.
On the other hand, if your child is not vaccinated and they get infected by a virus, Dr. Iroku-Malize notes how that leaves them vulnerable to complications and the risk of hospitalization. “[If] you prevent an illness for a child, the child is able to interact freely, get their education, go to school uninterrupted, have friends, and interact with their friends in the community,” she says.
If you have other concerns about vaccines, Dr. Iroku-Malize encourages you to speak with your family physician. Your doctor will consider your child’s unique medical history and provide information to help you make the best decision for your child’s health.As we move into the season where respiratory infections spike, Dr. Iroku-Malize says we’re going to see growing rates of illnesses that are transmitted by air, such as the flu or respiratory syncytial virus infection .
A catch-up schedule will help your child get the vaccines that they did not previously receive. Of course, the schedule will depend on your child’s age and the vaccines that they missed, but Dr. Iroku-Malize says that your physician will suggest a catch-up schedule that’s personalized to your child’s specific needs.
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