Parents Need to Know What Parents Need to Know.
Vaccines are very safe and effective.
But, like all medicines and drugs, no vaccine is 100 percent safe or effective. That is why it is important to understand the risks and benefits of the vaccine and compare them to the risks of the disease that the vaccine will prevent. Talk to your health care provider about the vaccines your child needs and make sure all your questions are answered. There are a few vaccines which should not be given to some children. So it is important that your doctor or nurse is aware of any medical conditions that your child has or any reaction that they may have had to a vaccine in the past.