Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child and Why It Matters 

There is a vaccination schedule that pediatricians suggest you follow when you have a baby. However, vaccinations are not a requirement when it comes to infant care, so many people decide not to vaccinate their babies. But here are a few reasons why you should listen to your pediatrician and vaccinate your children.

Immunizations could save your child's life: The vaccination schedule that your pediatrician suggests starting at birth will give your baby more protection against infectious diseases that they can catch from other people. Not vaccinating your child leaves them more susceptible to catching sicknesses that could be life-threatening since they are so little.

Vaccinations are safe and effective: All vaccinations must go through several scientists and medical professionals before being approved to be administered to infants and young children. The vaccination evaluation process is very thorough to make sure that the vaccinations will not negatively affect the health of any child that receives them. If you have any questions about the standard infant care vaccination schedule, feel free to ask our pediatricians at Summit Pediatrics.

Immunization protects others: Not only will the vaccinations protect your baby or young child, but they will also prevent your child from spreading infectious diseases to any elderly or immune-compromised people they encounter. This is especially important because some immune compromised, sick, or elderly people are unable to get vaccinated because their bodies are too weak.

Immunizations can save your family time and money: The hospital bills, when a child gets sick with a life-threatening illness like Polio, Measles, Pertussis, or Chicken Pox, are not affordable for anyone. A way to significantly reduce the chances of your child getting sick is to vaccinate them based on the schedule provided by your pediatrician. If you feel there is an appointment with too many vaccinations your pediatrician can schedule additional appointments to fit them all in within the first couple years of your child’s life.

Contact Summit Pediatricsfor more information about the vaccination schedule that will be followed when your child is born. Our pediatricians want to work with you to protect your child from all illnesses.