Frequently Asked Questions - Immunsation



Our Expert Health Visitors have answered the following questions on Sleep 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 My daughter is 2 and a half. I understand that there is to be a booster injection available as of september. Men C ? My daughter will miss out on this due to her age. Is there anyway I could request the booster, or pay for it to be done privatley? health visitors response

Q Could you please tell me when my son should have his booster/pre school injections? He is due to start school next September. health visitors response

Q I had my baby in July and he had his BCG a few weeks ago. It is red and pus is coming from it is this normal? what should I do. health visitors response

Q My four-year-old son is due to have his pre-school booster jabs in a couple of weeks
and I'm feeling very nervous about it, I don't like the idea of giving both of the jabs at the
same time is it possible for me to request they are given a few months apart?
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Q Please could you advise where locally I can have my baby immunised with MMR in separate doses? I cannot get any joy from my GP. health visitors response