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MMR vaccination take-up rises
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2006 01:15:59
The Government says more parents are having their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella again.
report linked the vaccine (which covers measles, mumps and rubella) to a risk of autism, some years ago, health bodies have battled with public confidence overthe treatment. Many health areas have taken to policies such as demanding that a child be given
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Know-how: MMR vaccine
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/10/2007 01:59:32
Although the MMR jab has courted some controversy, experts are convinced of its safety and its importance
disease, can all be affected more easilyby an outbreak.Measles is of particular concern as it can cause brain damage or in extreme cases, be fatal.WHO recommend that 95 per cent of a population need to be vaccinated in order to ensure that a disease
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Baby vaccinations
By ThinkBaby on 05/11/2008 01:32:34
What your baby's vaccinations protect against and how to lessen their suffering
later. (see below)The MMR vaccineThe MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella injection - was introduced in the UK in 1998. It's given at between 12 and 15 months, and again at three to five years. Given a certain amount of controversy about a possible link
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Introduction to immunisations for your baby
By ThinkBaby on 14/12/2005 08:15:50
When your baby has which injections, and whether or not you need them
then your choice isn't just a simple either or - you can also opt for individual jabs for your baby for measles and mumps. However, the single-version vaccine is not available in the UK for rubella and individual vaccinations are more expensive than the all
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What if I get sick? Part II
By ThinkBaby on 07/04/2006 07:59:58
Non-pregnancy related illnesses that merit a visit to your doctor if picked up in pregnancy
.Exposure to childhood illnesses The risks to your baby associated with exposure to childhood illnesses like chicken pox and measles during pregnancy depend on whether you have immunity and at what stage of the pregnancy you were exposed to the illnesses. If you have
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Causes of miscarriage
By ThinkBaby on 09/12/2010 16:00:36
Why miscarriage happens, medical conditions that affect pregnancy and make miscarriage more likely and when to investigate the causes
and illnessesA miscarriage may also be caused by hormonal imbalances, abnormalities of the womb or cervix, such as incompetant (weak) cervix, blood clotting disorders and maternal infections such as German Measles and Listeria. Common colds and infections
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Baby and child vaccine schedule
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2006 01:55:16
What vaccines protect against which diseases, and when does your baby get each injection?
injection therefore is referred to as Hib/MenC.At 13 monthsAt 13 months, your baby is expected to attend for ONE injection to protect against measles, mumps and rubella (aka German measles). This is the MMR vaccine.Between three and five yearsBefore your
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Your thirteen-month-old
By Maria Muennich on 26/07/2007 07:40:15
Your newly upright baby is becoming ever more communicative by the day
and safety MMR vaccine - At around 13 months your baby is expected to have a single injection to protect against measles, mumps and rubella (aka German measles), known as the MMR vaccine.Bee and wasp stings - When
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Pregnancy and fifth disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/01/2007 01:04:09
Fifth disease – commonly called 'slapped cheek' – is a rash usually contracted by children. For most, it is not a major illness, but it can be dangerous for pregnant women.
is so called because it is classified as fifth in a list of six diseases that can affect children, manifesting themselves with a raised temperature and a skin rash. Other diseases in the group include measles and rubella, for example.It is more commonly
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Pregnancy and 'Slapped Cheek'
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2008 00:45:00
Pregnancy and some childhood illnesses don't mix well. Find out here about 'slapped check' or fifth disease
that can affect children, manifesting themselves with a raised temperature and a skin rash. Other diseases in the group include measles and rubella, for example.It tends mostly to affect toddlers and children up to their early teens, but can be contracted
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