Frequently Asked Questions - Immunisation



Our Expert Health Visitors have answered the following questions on Breastfeeding to aid parents of infants & children 0-5 years. Look through the questions listed below, or use our confidential online Health Visitor support service if you would like to ask your own question.////


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Q What are immunisations and why are they needed? health visitors response

Q My baby has a cold should I still have her immunised? health visitors response

Q What side effects should I expect to see after my baby has her injections? health visitors response

Q My baby was born premature shouldn't her immunisations wait until she catches up? health visitors response

Q Is homeopathy a better option than immunisation? health visitors response

Q My child had 3 meningitis injections and still got meningitis - why? health visitors response

Q Should my baby have the swine flu vaccine? health visitors response

Q Can my child have the MMR if they are allergic to eggs? health visitors response

Q My Health Visitor has advised against the MMR single vaccine, what are the reasons for this ? health visitors response

Q How is the DTaP/IPV/Hib vaccine different from the previous primary vaccinations? health visitors response