They say some must-have immunisations for children include those against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), polio and hepatitis B
Healthcare professionals in the UAE are reminding residents, urging them to ensure that their children’s immunisation schedule is up to date in preparation for summer travel. Additionally, they stress the significance of vaccinating their children in advance, as it allows sufficient time for the vaccines to generate the required protection prior to embarking on their travels. Dr Sarra Abu El-Gasim, Consultant General Paediatrician, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, said: “Immunisations work by strengthening a child’s immune system and increasing protection to an infection before they come into contact with that infection. In other words, it is like being infected with the disease without suffering from actual symptoms.Ideally this should be done a few weeks before their travel to allow time for any vaccinations they might need to become fully effective.”
Medics highlight every year that vaccinations prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide. They say some must-have immunisations for children include, “those against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus (DPT), polio, and hepatitis B. Vaccines may also be recommended based on travel destinations. It is essential for parents to consult a healthcare professional or visit a travel clinic for advice on specific travel-related vaccinations, such as typhoid, yellow fever, or meningococcal vaccines,” says Abu El-Gasim.
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