Why Immunizations Are Important

Getting your child the necessary immunizations is part of a good preventive health plan. At Florida Pediatric Group, serving Melbourne and West Melbourne, FL, Dr. Maged Farid, Dr. Ramagavri Rawal, Dr. Mihai Radu, and Dr. Enas Iskander can help you stay on top of your child's vaccine schedule. And here's why it's vital!

Prevent Serious Illnesses

 The vaccines that are on the schedule are ones that can help prevent diseases that could be deadly in your child, especially when your kid has an immune system that isn't fully developed. Sometimes, the infection may also cause long-term complications, like paralysis. Age aside, children with certain health issues are more susceptible to the consequences of these serious illnesses.

Reduce the Severity of an Illness 

 Your child's education is nearly as important as their health. And every missed school day is a missed opportunity to learn. Having to skip sports or music practices can also take a toll on your child emotionally. Ideally, you want immunizations to prevent your child from getting sick at all. However, in some cases, when we give your child a vaccine at our practice, serving Melbourne and West Melbourne, FL, it lessens the symptoms if your kid is exposed. That way, they don't get as sick or suffer from the severe effects or long-term consequences.

Won't Have to Watch Your Kid Suffer 

 You don't want to have to watch your kid suffer from an illness, even if it doesn't have serious symptoms. And your child doesn't want to feel the effects of it, either. By making sure your little one receives routine vaccinations, you can keep them healthy and on their feet.

Be Compliant with the Law 

 Though there are exemptions for religion or due to health reasons, a child should have routine vaccinations to attend school. Without them or a legitimate reason why you're not getting them for your child, they won't be able to remain in school. Even some activities may require them.

Prevent the Spread to the Vulnerable

 Besides keeping your kid healthy, vaccines can also protect those around your child. They won't spread them to those around them when they're exposed to a high viral load from the infection. You're even helping those you don't know who could be at risk for serious consequences.

When you visit Florida Pediatric Group, serving Melbourne and West Melbourne, FL, Dr. Farid, Dr. Rawal, Dr. Radu, or Dr. Iskander can help your child stay on the recommended vaccination schedule and suggest any others that could benefit them and prevent illness.

Call 321-752-5210.