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-2 months - hib; diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio (single injection)
meningitis C (injection)
3 months- - hib; diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio (single injection) meningitis C (injection)
-4 months - hib; diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio (single injection) meningitis C (injection)
-12 - 15 months - MMR single injection
-3 - 5 years - MMR; diphtheria; tetanus; polio single injection
Note: MMR is measles, mumps and rubella.
What is...?
Diptheria
Although very rare in the UK, diptheria still exists in Eastern Europe. This disease begins with a sore throat and can cause respiratory problems, as well as damage to the heart and nervous system.
Tetanus
Tetanus germs are found in soil and enter the body through cuts and burns. It affects muscles, is very painful and can cause breathing problems. It can be fatal if not treated appropriately.
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Children become exhausted by whooping cough, which can last for several weeks and often causes vomiting and choking after long periods of coughing.
Hib ('Haemophilus Influenzae' - a bacterial infection unrelated to influenza)
Hib is an infection that can lead to numerous serious illnesses, including meningitis, blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Polio
This virus attacks the nervous system and can sometimes cause permanent muscle paralysis. If contracted in chest muscles, it can be fatal. The polio virus is passed through human faeces, and although immunisation means it's no longer a problem in the UK, it's still around in developing countries, particularly India. When children are vaccinated with an oral polio vaccine (often taken on a sugar cube) It's possible to catch polio from the vaccine when handling soiled nappies, so check with your doctor to see if you've been fully immunised. However in the UK the polio vaccine is now given as an injection, which doesn’t carry this risk.
Measles
The measles virus is incredibly infectious. It causes a rash, high fever and in severe cases it can kill. One in 15 children who get measles is at risk of complications which can include fits, chest infections and brain damage.
Mumps
Mumps used to be the most common cause of viral meningitis in children under 15. Since immunisation was introduced, this is no longer the case. This virus causes swollen glands in the face and neck, and can also cause deafness, and swelling of testicles in boys, and ovaries in girls.
Rubella
Rubella, or German measles, is reasonably mild and not likely to cause your child any real harm. But if contracted by a woman while pregnant, it can harm her unborn baby.
MMR vaccine
The MMR vaccine protects your child against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). It's given at between 12 and 15 months, and again at three to five years, for ultimate protection. Some children may become feverish, develop a rash or lose their appetite up to ten days after the injection. There's some controversy surrounding the vaccine.
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meningitis C (injection)
3 months- - hib; diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio (single injection) meningitis C (injection)
-4 months - hib; diphtheria; tetanus; whooping cough; polio (single injection) meningitis C (injection)
-12 - 15 months - MMR single injection
-3 - 5 years - MMR; diphtheria; tetanus; polio single injection
Note: MMR is measles, mumps and rubella.
What is...?
Diptheria
Although very rare in the UK, diptheria still exists in Eastern Europe. This disease begins with a sore throat and can cause respiratory problems, as well as damage to the heart and nervous system.
Tetanus
Tetanus germs are found in soil and enter the body through cuts and burns. It affects muscles, is very painful and can cause breathing problems. It can be fatal if not treated appropriately.
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Children become exhausted by whooping cough, which can last for several weeks and often causes vomiting and choking after long periods of coughing.
Hib ('Haemophilus Influenzae' - a bacterial infection unrelated to influenza)
Hib is an infection that can lead to numerous serious illnesses, including meningitis, blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Polio
This virus attacks the nervous system and can sometimes cause permanent muscle paralysis. If contracted in chest muscles, it can be fatal. The polio virus is passed through human faeces, and although immunisation means it's no longer a problem in the UK, it's still around in developing countries, particularly India. When children are vaccinated with an oral polio vaccine (often taken on a sugar cube) It's possible to catch polio from the vaccine when handling soiled nappies, so check with your doctor to see if you've been fully immunised. However in the UK the polio vaccine is now given as an injection, which doesn’t carry this risk.
Measles
The measles virus is incredibly infectious. It causes a rash, high fever and in severe cases it can kill. One in 15 children who get measles is at risk of complications which can include fits, chest infections and brain damage.
Mumps
Mumps used to be the most common cause of viral meningitis in children under 15. Since immunisation was introduced, this is no longer the case. This virus causes swollen glands in the face and neck, and can also cause deafness, and swelling of testicles in boys, and ovaries in girls.
Rubella
Rubella, or German measles, is reasonably mild and not likely to cause your child any real harm. But if contracted by a woman while pregnant, it can harm her unborn baby.
MMR vaccine
The MMR vaccine protects your child against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). It's given at between 12 and 15 months, and again at three to five years, for ultimate protection. Some children may become feverish, develop a rash or lose their appetite up to ten days after the injection. There's some controversy surrounding the vaccine.
SOURCE-For a wealth of information please visit- Source
