01. A critical look at vaccination
Are some kids sacrificed for the greater good? Bearing the reservations of concerned parents in mind, it may be worthwhile to have a critical look at the benefits of vaccination.
Read | 02. Myths about immunisation
Many misconceptions about immunisation need to be addressed desperately, states the Western Cape Department of Health.
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03. Vaccines against bacterial diseases
Most vaccines against bacterial infections are effective at preventing disease.
Read | 04. Vaccines against viral diseases
Most vaccines against viral infections are effective at preventing disease.
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05. Vaccines and vaccination
A vaccine is a substance given to a person in order to induce immunity to a specific infectious disease.
Read | 06. Vaccines vital for kid's
Some say vaccines are vital if a child is to be safe from several potentially deadly diseases. Others claim vaccines are risky.
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07. Multiple doses and boosters
Have you ever wondered why your child needs more than one dose of a vaccine and why they need boosters? It is not only a cruel trick - there are good reasons for it.
Read | 08. Why should a child be vaccinated?
Vaccines are one of the most important strategies available to help prevent infectious diseases. Vaccines have helped to eliminate certain diseases and make others very uncommon.
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09. New pneumococcal disease vaccine
The first and only conjugate vaccine to help protect infants and toddlers against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) was launched recently.
Read | 10. Pneumococcal disease backgrounder
Pneumococcal disease is a significant concern to children’s health worldwide, estimated to result in more than one million deaths each year.
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11. Different types of vaccines
There are a number of vaccines available. This section provides information about the different vaccines.
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