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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
that these vaccines protect against, how you can make the injections less of an ordeal for your baby and whether you need to protect yourself as a parent. To find out more about the schedule of injections and whether you need to have your baby vaccinated see our
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What is the Pneumococcal vaccine?
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2006 02:18:42
The NHS have introduced a new vaccine for babies called PCV or the Pneumococcal vaccine. What is it and who should have the jab?
From September 2006, a new vaccine has been introduced into the childhood vaccine problem in the UK.It is called the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, or PCV for short, and it is being given to babies at two, four and 13 months.Why do babies need
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Meningitis and its routine vaccine
By Kimberley Smith on 08/11/2010 14:12:26
A vaccine currently only given to high risk children will soon be added to the general vaccination programme
In 2006, the NHS introduced a new vaccination to protect against pneumococcal disease as part of the main vaccinations programme for children under one year of age. What is meningitis?There are different kinds of meningitis – which causes
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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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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?
Having injections is never fun for adults or children, but protection from certain key illnesses is important for all small children. Click here for general information on baby vaccinations or for advice on tips on caring for your baby during
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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.
The Government's Information Centre have reported a slight rise in the number of children receiving the MMR vaccine. It is seen as a sign that public confidence is returning for the controversial jab given when a baby is one year old.Since one
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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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What is the 5-in-One Vaccine?
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/01/2009 10:56:05
At two, three and four months, your baby will be called to have the 5-in-0ne or DTaP/IPV/Hib vaccine, but what is it for and why does your baby need it?
From birth there are various vaccinations offered for your baby. You have the right to choose whether or not you take these up, but almost all are strongly recommended. If you have any concerns regarding the vaccinations themselves or if your baby
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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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