The rotavirus causes vomiting, severe diarrhea, and fluid loss, which can be particularly dangerous for infants aged six months to two years.

• Parents and Parenting
• 21 Oct 2025

Diphtheria bacteria can cause suffocation, disability, and even death, so it is important to vaccinate infants and children. The vaccine is given as part of the five-in-one vaccine, which also protects against tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type B

• Parents and Parenting
• 26 Aug 2026

Tetanus is a severe disease that can sometimes lead to death. It is essential to vaccinate infants and children against it.

• Parents and Parenting
• 26 Aug 2026

The pertussis vaccine prevents a contagious disease that causes severe coughing fits and can lead to pauses in breathing and even death, especially in infants. The vaccine is given as part of the 5-in-1 vaccine

• Parents and Parenting
• 26 Aug 2026

Haemophilus influenzae type B bacteria can cause meningitis, bloodstream infection, and even death. Most patients are children up to age 4–5. The vaccine against the bacteria is part of the 5-in-1 vaccine

• Parents and Parenting
• 26 Aug 2026

The poliovirus can cause paralysis of the limbs, and there is no cure. The vaccine is given to infants and children as part of the 5-in-1 vaccine and prevents severe disease and paralysis.

• Parents and Parenting
• 26 Aug 2026

Rubella is a viral disease with potential complications like inflammation of the brain and bleeding problems. In pregnant women, it can lead to a miscarriage or fetal damage.

• Parents and Parenting
• 19 Aug 2026

Chickenpox is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The vaccine is typically administered as part of the MMRV vaccine.

• Parents and Parenting
• 24 Aug 2026

The MMRV vaccine contains protection against measles as well as a rare, long-term complication—a brain degenerative illness.

• Parents and Parenting
• 19 Aug 2026

Mumps is an infectious disease. Its complications may include meningitis, infertility among boys, and deafness. Therefore, it is crucial to get vaccinated.

• Parents and Parenting
• 19 Aug 2026