The importance of children under five years building immunity against diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), measles, diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus cannot be overemphasised. It is shocking that news reports are indicating that public hospitals do not have the required vaccines for the under-fives.
A child, from birth, should be helped to build immunity against these killer diseases and a whole range of others through immunisation for their bodies to acquire the strength to fight these diseases. Active and passive immunity is crucial.
