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Got a question about Immunisation? Browse our collection of questions we’ve received from parents, and find an answer.
Top questions
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“My child is allergic to eggs. Can she have the MMR vaccination?”
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“How are immunisation leaflets on childhood immunisations distributed directly to parents?”
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“My baby is so small - can I wait until she is older before she has her immunisations?”
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“Wouldn't it be far better for children to have the natural disease to give them longer-term immunity?”
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“What is the risk of side effects from a vaccine?”
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“What will happen to my child if I don't give her the vaccines?”
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“Why aren't vaccines 100% effective?”
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“If a longer than normal gap has been left between vaccines in a course, is it necessary to start the course again?”
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“Weren't childhood diseases disappearing long before vaccines were introduced?”
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“Surely if children are healthy and well nourished they won't die of these diseases”