What is Immunisation?

Immunisation is an effective and safe way to protect your child from getting an infectious disease. Immunisation stops the spread of an infectious disease by preparing your child’s body to fight the disease.

How does immunisation work?

Immunisation works by mimicking the infection, without giving the child the disease. The body’s immune system practices fighting the disease by making antibodies to recognise the specific germs of the disease, so that it is prepared to fight the infection if it comes along. This means that your child builds up resistance to the infection, without having to suffer through the infection.

Side effects of immunisation

Immunisation is very safe and effective. There are many benefits of immunisation, but some children may experience minor side effects such as:

• soreness at the injection site
• mild fever or being a bit irritable

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