Immunisation and Vaccinations for Your Child
Immunisation is one of the most important ways of protecting your child from some very serious, life-threatening diseases. Vaccination works by building up your child’s immune system to help the body recognize and fight infection before it causes harm. Some diseases may have very serious complications, but many are preventable. Diseases like measles, whooping cough, polio, and hepatitis can now be prevented with timely vaccinations.
In Australia, vaccination for babies and young children is free as part of the National Immunisation Program to make sure this protection is provided at the appropriate development stages. Vaccinations are rigorously tested for safety and efficacy, and the chances of side effects are very low compared with the diseases caught if left unprotected.
Keeping your child’s immunisations up to date will help protect not only themselves but also the wider community, including those individuals who are vulnerable and cannot be vaccinated. Here at Greenfield Medical Centre, our doctors are here to assist parents in answering questions and to support your child’s health at every stage of life.
Adhere to the immunisation program, and your child will receive protection at the right time before he/she is exposed. The immunisation schedules used in Australia are strictly tested and monitored, ensuring they are safe and effective. Side effects from immunisation are normally mild, including a low fever and pain, which are insignificant compared to the diseases they immunize against.
By inoculating your child, you also protect your community from diseases through herd immunity, which protects infants, older people, as well as those whose immune systems may not be strong enough. As Greenfield Medical Centre, we have skilled GPs ready to assist you in your quest for correct information to render quality health services to your child.
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