What can happen Immunization

What can happen Immunization
Immunization is a process whereby a person is made immune to an infectious
disease. This is typically done by giving the person a vaccine, which is a special
kind of injection. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system (the system
which protects the body against diseases) to protect the person against any
infection or disease.
Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening
infectious diseases. The vaccination does not require any major lifestyle change.
Why immunization is Important
1. Certain diseases such as polio, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis, etc, can
be prevented through immunization. They increase the ability of the person
to fight targeted diseases.
2. For children, the benefits of immunization are seen when the vaccines are
given at the proper age and in the correct doses. Some vaccines are given as
a single dose, others as a course of two or more doses at regular intervals.
Immunization for children
All children must be immunized with the following vaccines:
3. BCG against tuberculosis
4. DTP against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough
5. HepB against hepatitis B
6.Hib against Haemophilus influenza type B
7.Measles against measles
8. OPV against polio
Each country has its own immunization schedule based on WHO guidelines.
When giving advice on immunization, please refer to the national immunization
schedule.
based on WHO