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Some of the serious illnesses and serious complications in children can be prevented through immunization. Illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, etc., can be completely prevented if one takes vaccines, hence immunization is needed.

Immunization is not only necessary for children but also for adults too. Like influenza vaccine has to be taken yearly especially by people who are prone to infections easily. Vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis B are also advised if not taken earlier.

HPV vaccine which protects against human papilloma virus can prevent against cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Similarly Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent liver cancer. There are also cancer treatment vaccines which are made for individual patients using a person's tumour sample.

No, immunization is not a painful procedure but a slight pain is experienced only at the site of injection which is usually for a short period of time but if the pain persist or becomes severe one can take a painkiller.

Side effects of immunization include pain, swelling, redness at the site of injection. Sometimes people can get mild fever and chills along with headache and tiredness. Some might also experience muscle and joint pain.