Due to their fragile immune systems, children are more vulnerable to viral infections, thus prevention is essential. The severity of viral infections, including the flu, measles, chickenpox, and mumps, can vary, and consequences may have a major effect on a child’s health. Well-known pediatrician Dr Ashok MV from Vasavi Hospitals said, “Vaccinations are a safe and efficient way to prevent these diseases from spreading throughout the community and to protect children from them.”

Typical Childhood Viral Infections
Influenza Fever, exhaustion, and coughing are caused by this respiratory infection. Issues from the flu in young children might include sinus infections, pneumonia, and in rare circumstances, hospitalization.
Measles: This highly contagious illness manifests as a high fever and rash. For young children, severe consequences like encephalitis and pneumonia are particularly deadly.
Chickenpox (Varicella): Known for its fever and itchy rashes, chickenpox can cause severe side effects like encephalitis, pneumonia, and skin infections.
Mumps: Known to cause enlargement of the salivary glands, mumps can cause meningitis and, in males, inflammation of the testicles. Pregnant women who have rubella (German measles) run the risk of developing birth abnormalities, even though the illness is usually mild.
Polio: This virus has the potential to cause paralysis and death. Polio: This virus has the potential to cause paralysis and death. In regions with low vaccination rates, it still poses a concern even though immunization efforts have mostly eliminated it.
Rotavirus: This hazardous illness can lead to hospitalization and is the main cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young children.
The Significance of Vaccination
He said, “By encouraging the production of antibodies, vaccinations prepare the immune system to combat future illnesses. Effective vaccinations, such as varicella and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), have significantly decreased the prevalence of these illnesses, reducing complications and fatalities. In addition to protecting the individual child, vaccinations also help create “herd immunity,” which protects those who cannot get them, like infants and those with specific medical conditions.”
6 to 18 Months
The kids can be given annual vaccination from the age of six months. For example, the vaccination for MMR and varicella can be given to kids aged between 12 to 15 months along with hepatitis A, Typhoid Vaccine For kids aged between four to six, MMR, varicella and DTP booster doses can be given. “There are many parents who are hesitant to get vaccines for their kids. Let me tell you that vaccines are completely safe as years of research is done before the trials and only after successful trials vaccines are available commercially and hence vaccines have higher merits and parents are advised to consult trusted doctors to provide vaccination for their kids”, he added.