Don't gamble: Why timely jabs are key to securing your child's future

Vaccines stimulate a child’s immune system to fight off deadly diseases. [Courtesy]

Many parents are familiar with the routine clinic visit after birth—where a newborn is weighed, measured, has their temperature checked, and receives a quick jab, often without much explanation. While some do this out of habit, for every child, these early steps are anything but routine—they are crucial for survival.

In the whirlwind of early parenthood, it’s easy to miss appointments or assume vaccines and screenings happen automatically. But this early window is when timely intervention matters most.