10 Diseases Vaccines Can Protect Your Child Against
Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy, strong, and protected from diseases that can threaten their wellbeing. And one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious vaccine-preventable diseases is immunisation. Vaccines work by helping the body’s immune system recognise and fight specific infections before they can cause serious illness. They are an important part of keeping children and the wider community healthy. Vaccines protect against serious diseases such as: Tuberculosis (TB): a serious disease that can cause a long-lasting cough and can damage the lungs and other parts of the body. Polio: a disease that can attack the nerves and cause weakness or permanent paralysis, especially in children. Diphtheria: a serious throat infection that can make breathing difficult and damage the heart and nerves. Pertussis (Whooping Cough); a highly contagious infection that causes severe, repeated bouts of coughing and can be especially dangerous for babies. Tetanus:...
