IMMUNISATION

I have been out of coverage . Still on health matter. IMMUNISATION OR VACCINATION.____Immunisation or vaccination is a process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease,,typically or by administration of vaccine. Vaccine stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunisation is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life_threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert between 2 and 3 million deaths each year. It is one of the most cost_effective health investment,with proven strategies that make it accessible to even the most hard- to - reach and vulnerable populations. It has clearly defined target groups, it can be delivered effectively through out- reach activities; and vaccination does not require any major lifestyle change. As a parent,you want to give your child a healthy start in life. Getting your child vaccinated is one of your first big parented decisions. Unfortunately there is a lot of confusing and conflicting information out there. So it's important to question what you read and hear - check where it came from. Immunisation is the single most important way parents can protect their children from serious diseases. This makes the decision to immunise your child an important one, especially, since there are no effective alternatives to immunisation..____ . BENEFIT OF IMMUNISATION. Immunisation works by triggering certain diseases. If a vaccinated person comes in contact with these diseases,their immune system is able to respond more effectively. This either prevents the disease from developing or reduces the severity.
IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE FOR CHILDREN.___ At birth---BCG and OPV-1.,6 week ----Penta-1,Pneumo-1 and OPV-1,10 week--- Penta-11,Pneumo-11 and OPV-11.,14 week ---Penta-111,Pneumo-111,IPV and OPV-111.,9 months---Measles-1.,15 months---Measles 11. Please get the little ones immunised,if you have not done so,. Thanks