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Travel vaccinations for babies
By Sarah Lawson on 21/08/2009 01:24:52
Travel to many countries may involve getting vaccination protection against diseases common to the local area
Travelling abroad can require the right vaccinations for more countries that you'd think.Vaccines for babiesMany medicines for babies are not tested on infants but are reduced dosages from the adult medicines. Discuss vaccines with your doctor
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Babies and Young Children to get Swine Flu Vaccine
By Sarah Lawson on 20/11/2009 14:08:31
Reassessment of the impact of swine flu on young children means the swine flu vaccine will be offered to all children aged over six months and under five years
Following the decision in October to include all pregnant women in the first priority list for the swine flu vaccine, it has now been decided that all small children should be included in the second wave of vaccinations. Initially it was believed
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Swine Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 26/10/2009 12:15:41
Now that the swine flu vaccine is being delivered to GPs' surgeries, pregnant women will be among the first to get the jab
vaccine?No vaccine is compulsory, but do be reassured that studies have shown the vaccine has no negative effect on the mother or unborn child. This was confirmed at the beginning of October 2009 which is why pregnant women have now been added
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Travel vaccinations for pregnant women
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2010 01:38:55
When travelling abroad, getting the right jabs is important. But which injections are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
Vaccination injections are necessary for many of the more exotic corners of the world. Whilst you don't need much except a tolerance of midgies to deal with most British holidays, if you're planning a foreign trip bear in mind the jabs you
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Pampers join with UNICEF to fight tetanus
By Sarah Lawson on 17/11/2006 11:59:26
Buying a pack of Pampers nappies this winter can help fund UNICEF's vital vaccination programme to protect pregnant women and babies.
Although tetanus is a health danger we can easily manage in the UK, it is still a huge problem worldwide.Here, babies are offered several important tetanus vaccines through their childhood, that will set them up for life. But as UNICEF are aware
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
, or you can opt for the vitamin K to be given orally in three doses instead of the single vaccine. (Many years ago there was a concern raised that the injection could increase the chances of childhood leukaemia but that has never been proved.)Most parents
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Baby's First Year calendar
By Sarah Lawson on 24/01/2007 02:49:11
Designed like a calendar, this first year reminder chart sits on your kitchen wall and helps you makr the milestones from birth to your baby's first birthday.
.Indeed, it comes in handy, not only for noting what special events occurred on what days, but for keeping a reminder handy of important appointments: registering the birth, possibly the Christening, and even those horrible old vaccinations…The Baby's First Year
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When to travel in pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2010 01:08:59
When is safe to travel, fly, drive and get in a bit of couple time before the birth?
are booked to go, how long you will be away, what modes of transport you plan to use, and whether or not you need any vaccinations. (If you are planning to get pregnant and might be taking a major trip to the other side of the world in the next year or so
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