How immunity works in your children

During the first year of life, your baby encounters a variety of viruses and bacteria. Don't worry, she's not completely helpless at the smallest age. How does his immunity work?

The baby is well placed to cope with common infections by receiving an invaluable initial contribution from the mother for her health. We call it innate immunity. This immunity provides the first line of defense against infection and serves as a constant vigilant "bodyguard" in the event of a sudden attack on the body. Even though every illness suffers for a child, the proverb applies in this case that everything bad is good for something. After birth, the baby begins to build the so-called acquired (adaptive) immunity. After each encounter with hitherto unknown viruses and bacteria, an immune response is triggered and the body looks for the best way to defend itself against the attack. After each overcome disease, the baby's defenses are a little stronger, because he remembers the enemy and the next time he can defend against him better and faster.