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Immunisation for
pre-school children three to five years old
Published:
HPA on behalf of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, February 2009. This is a revised reprint of Immunisation for pre-school children three to five years old, April 2008. |
Description:
This booklet contains the facts about the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio, and the MMR booster given to children before they start school. The booklet outlines the diseases the vaccines protect against and the possible side effects, and explains what to do if your child develops a high temperature after immunisation. It also provides answers to common questions on immunisations and a timetable of routine childhood immunisaitons. |
Format:
A6, 16 pages, booklet |
Other
formats:
PDF available here (232kb) |
Target
group:
Parents and health professionals |
Additional
information:
This new version has been updated with the latest statistics and a change to the routine childhood immunisation programme. It is available from central health promotion resource services and GP surgeries. |
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