If Vaccines Work, Why Are Vaccinated Kids Still Getting Sick?

If vaccines work, why do vaccinated children still get sick?It’s one of the most common questions parents ask—and one that often causes confusion and doubt.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains how vaccines actually work, why no vaccine is 100% perfect, and why vaccinated children can still develop some illnesses.Vaccines are designed to protect children from the most dangerous infections and complications—not necessarily every cough, fever, or illness. Understanding this difference is key to making sense of childhood sickness.In this episode we discuss: Why vaccinated children can still get sick  What vaccines are designed to prevent  Why some illnesses are milder after vaccination  How immunity develops in children  The role of herd immunity and community protection  Why vaccines still remain one of the most effective tools in medicine This episode is designed to help parents understand vaccines with more clarity, less fear, and greater confidence.Healthy Beginnings offers clear and evidence-based conversations about children’s health, family wellbeing, and the systems that shape our lives. New episodes every Monday Have a question? Email: [email protected] by LF Media