There is no other proven, effective way to protect your child against infectious disease without exposing them to the serious risk of that infection.
Childhood infections such as measles, whooping cough and meningitis can cause serious illness, hospitalisation and life-long disabilities. Vaccines teach your child’s immune system how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases.
Vaccines teach your child’s immune system how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. It’s much safer for your child’s immune system to learn this through vaccination than by catching the diseases and treating them. Vaccines mean if your child comes into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and be ready to protect them.