The Role of Vaccines in Combating Antibiotic Resistance

When bacteria become capable of withstanding the most common medications used to kill them, they are said to have become resistant to antibiotics. Vaccinations play a very important role in combating antibiotic resistance. Learn more by reaching out to your local Mission Viejo, CA, pediatricians from Newport Children's Medical Group.

Benefits of Vaccines

Vaccines offer a wide variety of benefits, including preventing infections caused by bacteria and viruses, which can reduce the need for antibiotics. For example, they can protect your child against diseases like meningitis, whooping cough, and pneumonia, and by reducing the risk of infections caused by these, it also reduces the need for antibiotic treatment. Reducing the overall use of antibiotics is key to preventing antibiotic-resistant strains from developing.

How They Work

Your child's immune system is typically very capable of protecting your child from many different pathogens, but when it runs into a pathogen with which it is unfamiliar, it can quickly become overwhelmed. What vaccines do is introduce a safe version of a pathogen so that the immune system will learn to identify and fight against the real thing if and when it comes in contact with it. Vaccines not only protect your child from the risk of infection, but they also help to protect children everywhere.

Vaccinations in Mission Viejo, CA

If you live in or near the areas of Mission Viejo, CA, and want to learn more about vaccines and their impact on antibiotic resistance or want to get your child caught up on their vaccinations, you can schedule an appointment with your local health experts at Newport Children's Medical Group by dialing (949) 364-8700 to reach the Mission Viejo, CA.