Alexander is soon to be four months old. Four months means that he will also get his immunisations to keep him safe.

From the 24th to the 30th of April it is World Immunisation Week.

Did you know…..

“Immunization averts 2 to 3 million deaths annually; however, an additional 1.5 million deaths could be avoided if global vaccination coverage improves. Today, an estimated 18.7 million infants – nearly 1 in 5 children – worldwide are still missing routine immunizations for preventable diseases, such as diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.” WHO: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/world-immunization-week/en/ 

I believe in vaccinations.

Vaccinations keep the child/you/family and others safe.

We have the technology and ability to prevent illness from some horrible diseases. Why would you not want to protect your family from this? I caught chicken pox and I think mumps as a kid. My children will never have this happen to them due to vaccinations. Some or nearly all of the childhood illness that I contracted as well did my friends you can now prevent.

In the video below this new mum took her little baby to a family function. She did not know that there were children there that weren’t immunised. Melissa’s family were very lucky that their little girl who ended up contracting chicken pox overcame the illness and is happy and healthy. Some don’t have this outcome.

Many people get vaccinated for different reasons. One major reason is if you have kids or look after children for your work. Making sure you are up to date with your immunisations will prevent you from getting sick as well as the kids in your care. To find out more check out this great poster by Better Health Victoria to learn more.

Below is a video of Dr Margaret Cooper, she is a polio survivor and talks about her struggle with the disease.

Immunisations protect people who have their immune system comprised, for example cancer patients. Another group are the elderly that might not be able to get the shots so quickly as others, or how about the new baby that has just been born and is not old enough to get their vaccinations yet. It is a nice thing to ensure the health of yourself but it benefits everyone.

I made sure that the twins were vaccinated on time and I’m doing the same for my new little boy. He is all booked in for his four month shots and I make sure that I book this in ahead of time. I like to make sure that the dates work for the doctors appointment, if I cannot get in at one centre I go elsewhere.

Keeping the vaccinations up to date means that the child or you are covered if you come into contact with someone who has chicken pox or say pertussis.

And now for something controversial and hopefully will get you thinking…with a bit of help from Jimmy Kimmel, he sums up my thoughts on immunisations.

Get yourself, your kids, family and friends immunised.Immunise your children/you on time, every time.

Close the immunisation gap

#immunityforcommunity

#vaccineswork

#endpolionow

@BetterHealthGov

Note: This is not a sponsored or paid post in any way, although Better Health Victoria approached me for my support. I believe strongly with immunisations and making sure we all stay healthy and well. Immunisations are not just to help you and your immediate family, they help everyone in the community.