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Vaccinations- Are they effective?

Introduction How are they made? History The Polio Vaccine The Rubella Vaccine e-mail us TB & MMR

The Tetanus Vaccine The Meningococcal C Vaccine How they work! Side Effects Disadvantages

Who Should be Vaccinated?

And When?

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Everybody aged 65 years and over.
Those aged over 2 years and under 65 years who have any of the following:

Diabetes mellitus (referring to the presence of excess glucose in the urine- a major sign of the condition)
Chronic heart, respiratory or liver disease
Chronic renal disease or nephritic syndrome (having to do with the kidneys)
Sickle Cell disease

Those with missing or non-functional spleens
Those with immunodeficiency due to disease or treatment
Persons with HIV infection
Vaccination is not recommended for healthy young adults, as there is little risk of pneumococcal infection.

Recommended Immunisation Timetable

At Birth	BCG (Usually in maternity hospitals)
2 months	3-in-1 (Diphtheria, Whooping cough and Tetanus) Hib, Polio given orally, Meningococcal C
4 months	3-in-1, Hib, Polio, Meningococcal C
6 months	3-in-1, Hib, Polio given orally, Meningococcal C
15 months	MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Meningococcal C (Omit if child has been vaccinated as an infant).
4-5 years	3-in-1, Polio given orally, MMR
11-12 years	MMR
10-14 years	BCG (if not immune) –with an interval of 3 weeks after MMR.
School Leaving	Diphtheria, Tetanus

Benefits of Receiving Vaccinations

According to the Immunisation leaflet by BUPA IRELAND there are six good reasons to vaccinate your child:

Vaccination is effective- It’s the best way to protect your child from several dangerous diseases.

Vaccination is safest- Vaccination is the safest means of reducing the risk to your child of a disease, which can lead to serious complications. For example, measles can cause brain damage, pneumonia and convulsions.

Vaccination can wipe out diseases- If 95% of children are vaccinated, many of these dangerous diseases can eventually be wiped out completely.

There is a risk of disease outbreaks in Ireland- In some areas of Ireland, 1 in 4 children have not been vaccinated. Unless more children are vaccinated, there is a serious risk of outbreaks of diseases such as whooping cough or measles.

Vaccination is free- Vaccination is free of charge from the GP of your choice. This free service also includes advice, information and an examination for your child before the vaccine is given.

Diseases can kill- Two million world-wide die each year from diseases, which can be controlled and prevented through vaccination. Half of these deaths are due to measles.

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