Help me learn to use my magnificent ears. Sing softly to me, play a music box or radio, or have a ticking clock nearby. Disease Immunizations prevent a child from catching the disease. If a child does catch the disease, he will have a less severe case. If not immunized, a child could have some serious health problems from the disease.
Immunizations prevent others from being exposed to the risks of the disease.
For example, the MMR prevents rubella and also the risk that a child with rubella could give rubella to a pregnant woman. Ask your health care provider to explain each immunization. Ask what immunization is being given and what reactions to watch for after the baby has the immunization. Write the date Baby has an immunization in a Health Journal, baby book, or health notebook. Take the book with you so that all the information can be recorded.