Parents are best suited for this task. Acetaminophen before and after a needlestick as well as anesthetic patches can prevent and relieve some of the pain that accompanies the needle. Prior to regular vaccinations, many babies died from infectious diseases, often before their first or second birthdays. One only has to travel to Russia or other vaccine-poor countries to witness this devastation. The best time to vaccinate people is during the first two years of life before they can be exposed to deadly diseases.
Early vaccinations are key in preventing the death and disability of our children.