Ensure children receive all vaccinations – First Lady to mothers

The First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has advised mothers to ensure that their children receive all the needed vaccinations at the right time.

Mrs Akufo-Addo is of the view that when children are given the required vaccinations at the right time will help ensure their safety and healthy living.

“Every mother must make sure her children receive all their vaccinations, at the right time and teach older children regular hand washing with soap and under running water to prevent them from getting unwanted infections and diseases,” she said.

The First Lady gave the advice on the occasion of this year’s Mothers’ Day celebration.

Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate an individual's immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen.

Health professionals say vaccines help protect infants, children, and teens from serious diseases.

Parents are responsible