Newborn babies do not have fully developed immune systems, making them particularly vulnerable to infections. When a baby's family members and caregivers get vaccinated, they help form a “cocoon” of disease protection around the baby. Anyone who is around babies should be up-to-date on all routine vaccines, including the whooping cough vaccine. During flu season, everyone should get a flu vaccine in order to surround the baby with protection. Parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, babysitters, and other caregivers can all help prevent the spread of disease by getting vaccinated.
Join baby Jack and his parents as they find out how vaccines help train your baby's immune system to help prevent disease:
