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posts related to: immunisation
Question: Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine
Q: “My son is now nearly four and a half and had the MMR vaccine at a year with no significant problems. He has now been called for his second MMR vaccination. Is the vaccine always given in two stages? I have seen several references to it being given as a single injection at 12-15 months,…
Mum campaigns for Meningitis B to be part of childhood immunisation
A woman from Kent who survived meningitis is calling on the public to push for a Men B vaccine (meningococcal group B disease) as she knows first-hand of the devastating effects of the disease. Meningitis and septicaemia are deadly diseases that can strike anyone without warning, killing one in ten, and leaving a quarter of…
Convenient blood test may ease parents’ back to school allergy anxiety
Parents all over the UK are needlessly panicking about food allergies as they pack their children back off to school. As millions of children now return to school, food allergy becomes an increasing concern for families and schools. One of five food allergy reactions occur in school, and severe allergy conditions often debut in the…
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Meningitis C vaccine
Babies across the United Kingdom are to be offered the meningitis C vaccine, at the same time as their routine vaccinations. Children due to get their routine vaccinations at around two, three, four and 13 months will be offered the new jab at the same time. Meningitis C kills one in every ten people affected. When it will be…
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Tagged immunisation, Jabs, Meningitis, Meningitis B, Meningitis C, MMR injection, MMR vaccine
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Should I have my child vaccinated?
Vaccines have been given to millions of children without any problems, and with tremendous benefits. The risk of harmful, lasting complications from vaccines is extremely small indeed. The risks of harmful effects from the diseases themselves are much higher and much more serious. There are no proven, effective alternatives to immunisation. Some parents who have doubts about immunisation may…
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The Pneumococcal vaccine
What changes are being introduced? There will be three main changes to the current vaccination program in the UK. Routine pneumococcal vaccine is being introduced The MenC vaccine will be re-spaced to 3, 4 and 12 months There will be a booster of Hib at 12 months Are these changes necessary? Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam…
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Tagged immunisation, Jabs, Meningitis, Meningitis B, Meningitis C, MMR injection, MMR vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine
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The five-in-one vaccine
What is currently used and why is it being changed? Babies are already given a four in one vaccine, by injection in three stages at 2, 3 and 4 months old, which protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and Hib (a meningitis bacteria). As well as this, babies are protected against Polio in the form of…
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Tagged five in one, immunisation, Jabs, Meningitis, Meningitis B, Meningitis C, MMR injection, MMR vaccine, Vaccines
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Why should I immunise my child?
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to protect your child against life- hreatening disease. Babies are born with some natural immunity which they get from their mother through the placenta and if she breast feeds. However, this immunity to diseases does not last long after they are born so vaccinations are given to help them build their…
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Tagged Child Health, immunisation, Jabs, Meningitis, Meningitis B, Meningitis C, MMR injection, MMR vaccine
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Vitamin K for newborns
This isn’t a test as such, more a preventative measure. Vitamin K is needed to help blood clot. Babies have low levels of Vitamin K and some are at risk of developing a rare, but dangerous, condition which can cause internal bleeding. So most babies are given Vitamin K either by injection or by mouth. It used to…
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Tagged Baby, immunisation, newborn, Newborn screening, Vitamin K
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Homeopathy vs. Immunisation
Some parents ask if homeopathic medicines are an effective alternative to immunisation? If there are medical reasons not to use the vaccines, a qualified homeopath may be able to give a homeopathic alternative, but no scientific work has been carried out on their effectiveness. Some homeopaths will also treat babies who are having the vaccines with…
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