Immunizations and immunization schedules can seem daunting and getting a shot is never a fun experience for any child, but these are important inconveniences to make sure they get all the protection they need as they are growing up. Learn more about immunizations by reaching out to the professionals of Children's Physicians in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm City, FL.
Immune System
The body's immune system is quite capable of defending itself from invaders, typically called pathogens. But there are times when it encounters pathogens it doesn't recognize as a threat before they can do harm, or when these pathogens overwhelm the body's immune system. This is where vaccines come in, they provide the immune system with the information it needs to battle these pathogens. The way this is done is by introducing a dead, weakened, or even just a part of a virus to teach the body to recognize it as a threat.
Protection
Vaccines can not only protect your child against these dangerous diseases, but once they become widespread, vaccines can protect children everywhere. Thanks to vaccines, diseases such as measles, polio, and tetanus, among others, diseases that were once so prevalent and disastrous, have been either nearly eradicated, or have had their threat severely diminished.
Safety
Hesitancy toward vaccines is understandable when you consider all the conflicting information that exists in your surroundings. But if there is a voice you should hear it's that of your child's doctor, they are the professionals who can answer your questions and set the record straight about the importance of vaccines.
Immunizations in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm City, FL
You can access the complete vaccination schedules by accessing the CDC website, where you will be able to examine what types of vaccines are recommended at what age. But while helpful to have at your fingertips, all that information can be a little daunting to navigate, that is why you can find all the help you need regarding immunizations by contacting local experts of Children's Physicians in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm City, FL. Schedule a consultation to make sure your child's vaccinations are on schedule by dialing (561) 626-4000 for the Palm Beach Gardens, FL, office, (561) 743-9000 for Jupiter, FL, and (772) 219-4444 for Palm City, FL.