Why are vaccines important?
When we get sick, our immune systems recognize the bacteria or viruses causing the disease and produce antibodies. These antibodies remain in our blood as memory cells and if there...
Optional vaccines: Are they really optional?
Under the IAP (Indian Association of Pediatricians) there are 2 categories of vaccines available to be given to children and adults: essential and optional. Essential vaccines include BCG, polio, DPT,...
5 Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). As pediatricians, we would like parents and caregivers to understand the entire health benefits vaccines offer for their children. As parents and caregivers, we want the...