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Another good reason why couples should plan birth spacing aside from the physical and medical effects of delivery to the mother is the growing cost of  immunization for babies.

(Vaccination cost from 0-24 months = Php 42,660 or approx. $900)

Nonetheless, immunization or vaccination is perhaps the best way to protect your child from dreaded diseases and as such, should be included in a household’s “must-do-list” and budget. To serve as a guide to moms with babies 0-2 years old, here’s a list of vaccines and their dosage taken from “The Kids Clinic” owned by Dr. Rene H. Francisco, my son’s pediatrician:

Aside from following the schedule of your baby’s shots, it is always wise for mothers to keep their babies’ immunization card especially when traveling abroad;  to  consult your pediatrician about any unusual reactions after vaccination; and to have your child vaccinated.

For more information about immunization, please visit Kids’ Health.