Child vaccination is very important because it protects children from dangerous diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and whooping cough. Vaccines help strengthen a child's immune system and prevent serious illness, disability, or even death.
Pneumococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections (sepsis). It commonly affects young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms vary depending on the infection but may include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and severe headache.
Tetanus is a serious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin affecting the nervous system and causing severe muscle stiffness and spasms, often starting with the jaw (lockjaw). It can enter the body through cuts, wounds, or burns, and can be life-threatening if it affects breathing. Pregnent women and newborn babies are highly affected by tetanus.
It spreads through exchange of infected blood or other body fluids of an infected person or from mother to child during birth or unsafe injections. Unlike Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B can become chronic and lead to severe complications like liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the measles virus. It is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive red rash that usually starts on the face and spreads across the body. Measles spreads through airborne droplets from coughing and sneezing.
Mumps is a contagious viral infection caused by the mumps virus, primarily affecting the salivary glands, leading to swelling and pain, especially near the jaw. Common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
Rubella, also known as German measles, usually causes a mild fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. While often mild in children and adults, rubella can be very dangerous during pregnancy, as it can lead to congenital rubella syndrome, causing birth defects in the baby.
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