Vaccines can protect children against these diseases. But several vaccinations are needed before a child is fully protected. And even when vaccination services are available, many infants are not brought for the full course of vaccinations. It is therefore essential that all parents know why, when, where, and how many times, their infants should be immunized. If the health service does not provide immunization, parents should ask for it through their community organizations.
Immunization protects against several dangerous diseases.
A child who is not immunized is more likely to become undernourished, to become disabled, and to die. Immunization is urgent. All immunizations should be completed in the first year of the child's life. It is safe to immunize a sick child. Every woman between the ages of 15 and 44 should be fully immunized against tetanus.