Global coverage of vaccination against many important infectious diseases of childhood has been enhanced dramatically since the creation of WHO’s Expanded Programme of Immunization in 1974 and of the Global Alliance for Vaccination and Immunization in 2000. Polio has almost been eradicated and success in controlling measles makes this infection another potential target for eradication. Despite these successes, approximately 6.6 million children still die each year and about a half of these deaths are caused by infections, including pneumonia and diarrhoea, which could be prevented by vaccination. Enhanced deployment of recently developed pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines should, therefore, result in a further decline in childhood mortality.
1.Too many vaccines at a very young age-
Babies are exposed to many more antigens every day than what they will get in the vaccines. Antigen exposure happens every time they eat, play on the floor or put a toy in their mouth.
Although infants do receive a lot of shots, they are given at the time babies are most at risk of illness and serious complications from the disease.
The diseases that vaccines prevent are very serious and can cause, liver damage, heart disease, or hearing loss, all of which can last a lifetime.
Vaccines are well-studied to make sure that it is safe to give them all at once.
2(a). Adjuvants and Aluminium
Adjuvants help increase the body’s immune response to the antigen in the vaccine. These adjuvants make it possible to use smaller amounts of antigens and decrease the number of doses needed. Aluminium salts have been used safely for more than 70 years. Aluminium is in our food, air, and water, and breast milk. The amount of Aluminium in vaccines is very minimal.
2(b). Thimerosal
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that has been used to prevent contamination of vaccines with bacteria and fungi. Some parents worried that thimerosal used in vaccines may lead to autism. Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between thimerosal and autism.
3. Booster vaccine shots
They enhance the immune response to fight against infections. Hence parents are advised to not skip vaccine boosters for their kids.
4.Optional vaccines.
They used to be optional prior. Now we advise you to give your child the best possible immune response in fighting all vaccine-preventable infections
