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The facts about the MMR and pneumococcal vaccines for babies aged 15 months
Published:
HPA on behalf of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, February 2009. This is a revised version of The facts about the MMR vaccine for babies aged 15 months, April 2008. |
Description:
This booklet provides the facts about the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella. It outlines the serious complications that can arise from these diseases, provides information on the side effects from the vaccine, discusses the reports linking the vaccine to autism and gives information on how to treat a fever. It also contains information on the pneumococcal (PCV) booster vaccine, which is also given at this time.
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Format:
A6, 12 pages, booklet
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Other
formats:
PDF available here (138kb) |
Target
group:
Parents and health professionals
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Additional
information:
This booklet is available from central health promotion resource services and GP surgeries. |
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