Childhood Immunizations: Protecting Your Child's Health Through Vaccination

Vaccines have a proven record of helping nearly eradicate once dangerous and prevalent diseases. On a more individual level, they can help children protect themselves against complications from numerous diseases, some of which are unfortunately still very common. You can learn more about the benefits of immunizations in Easton and Bethlehem, PA, by contacting Dr. Ramesh Kadewari with Pediatric Medical Center of Lehigh Valley. 

How They Work 

Your child's immune system is very capable, but vaccines help teach it to be better prepared. In simple terms, vaccines include weakened or deactivated forms of pathogens. By exposing the immune system to specific pathogens, it will know how to combat them if it ever comes into contact with them in the future. 

Benefits 

Vaccines protect your child and children everywhere by building their immune systems and reducing the overall number of infected people. This also helps reduce the likelihood that someone who is more susceptible to a disease will be exposed to it. 

The Immunization Schedule 

Vaccines are not given all at once as soon as your child is born. Instead, they are spread throughout childhood, with some continuing even into adulthood. This is what's known as the immunization schedule. It provides guidelines for vaccinations, when they should be given, and how many doses. The immunization schedule is available on the CDC website, but with regular visits to your pediatrician's office, your child should have every vaccine they need. 

Immunizations in Easton and Bethlehem, PA 

To ensure your child is caught up on their immunizations in Easton and Bethlehem, PA, schedule a visit with Dr. Kadewari of Pediatric Medical Center of Lehigh Valley. Call (610) 252-3042 for Easton, PA, and (610) 861-8830 for Bethlehem, PA.