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Congratulations! You are a new parent. There is much to learn about parenthood, and you probably have many questions. How do I keep my baby healthy? Why are all those vaccines so important?<\/p>\n
At birth, infants are protected against certain diseases because antibodies pass through the placenta from mother to unborn child. After birth, breast-fed babies get the continued benefits of additional antibodies in breast milk. But in both cases, the protection is temporary.<\/p>\n
This is different from immunization. Immunization (vaccination) is a way of creating longer-lasting immunity to certain diseases. Vaccines do not give your baby the disease \u2014 they teach the immune system to respond to a disease. They do this by using an antigen, a name for the killed, weakened, or broken germs that train your baby\u2019s immune system in advance. Basically, the vaccine allows your baby\u2019s immune system to recognize when the real disease comes around.<\/p>\n
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Newborns have no idea what is happening. They may be scared and feel some pain from the shot(s), which will likely cause crying. You may also feel bad seeing your baby in pain. However, remember that the vaccines they receive protect them and the shot will only hurt a little bit.<\/p>\n
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If it\u2019s not a well-baby visit, it\u2019s an ear infection or a cold. During many of these visits, you will have the opportunity to protect your child from many childhood diseases.<\/p>\n Although you may feel that the vaccine schedule never seems to end, remember that each vaccine protects your baby from a disease that would be much more painful and longer lasting than a shot.<\/p>\n To Prepare Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
Tips that Help your Baby<\/h5>\n
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Vaccines at Any Age<\/h4>\n
Immunizing Your Infant<\/h5>\n
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Tips that Help Your Infant<\/h5>\n