What are The Myths Associated to Vaccine?

Misunderstandings go hand in hand with vaccines. Such misapprehensions exist because many do not understand the way vaccines function. Every strategic advisory group has strived to spread the correct information about vaccines. The knowledge of vaccines in India is still less. Several vaccine-related myths populate the memory of a large part of Indian population. Let us debunk myths associated to vaccinums. Continue reading...

Myth 1 – Getting an overwhelming dose of vaccines can be harmful for a child’s immune system

The immunisation schedule for many parents is daunting. Parents, however, must realize that every immunization schedule is designed keeping in mind a child’s growth and development. Vaccinums never badly affects a child’s immune system. The bodies of babies are immunologically challenged every second by the dust they breathe, and the food (having traces of bacteria) they eat. Hence, babies have the capacity to react safely to the immunological challenges put up by a vaccine.

Myth 2 – Other children’s vaccinations can support a child’s immune system

Skipping vaccination sessions is never done in a child’s interest. By ignoring vaccine programs, parents put their child’s life in danger. The phenomenon to enjoy the protection got from a group of vaccinated individuals is known as herd immunity. The herd immunity, however, does work when a large number of vaccinated children/people exist. If the number of vaccinated people is low, then herd immunity can’t be enjoyed. The herd immunity for measles will be achieved only when 95 percent of population is vaccinated.

Myth 3 – No vaccinations are required as major illnesses have disappeared

Mankind has possibly controlled major diseases. Still it is not easy to say that the global population does not require any type of vaccines. To date, a few diseases – such as pertussis and measles – have the capacity to infect a large amount of population. In 2003 in the U.S., many children died due to pertussis.

These and many other myths surround vaccinations. Getting vaccinated is important for children as well as adults. The advances in medicine and vaccinology have helped in achieving success with vaccine optimization.