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Travel Vaccinations and Conception
By Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP on 23/04/2009 17:47:20
How long after travel vaccinations should you wait before trying to conceive?
It’s understandable that you might want to go on one last big adventurous trip before starting a family, but some vaccinations aren’t safe to have while you are trying for a baby, in case you get pregnant during that time.Vaccinations against
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Meningitis B vaccine breakthrough
By Made For Mums on 15/05/2008 17:55:00
Children could be given a meningitis B vaccine within three years after scientists revealed a breakthrough.
Children are now routinely immunised against meningitis C, which used to be the most lethal form of the disease, and the Hib and pneumococcal vaccines prevent other strains. But so far meningitis B, a bacterial strain, has eluded efforts
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Chickenpox vaccination planned
By Made For Mums on 13/09/2007 11:25:00
Children could be vaccinated against chickenpox with a four-in-one injection under plans being considered by Government scientists.
The researchers are investigating whether a vaccine should be combined with MMR to create a new multijab. But campaigners warn there is a danger of children becoming "over-vaccinated".The Government revealed yesterday that it had asked the Joint
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One-dose swine flu vaccine on the way?
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 04/09/2009 12:01:00
Early study show promising results for a new vaccine
A swine flu vaccine has been trialled, with results showing it may work after just one dose.Of the volunteers who took part in the trial, 80 out of 100 showed a ‘strong, potentially protective’ response with one dose. This rose to 90 out of 100 when
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Mums-to-be refuse swine flu vaccine
By Celia Morgan on 18/11/2009 14:58:31
Pregnant women choose not to have swine flu vaccine due to safety fears
Expectant mums are shunning the swine flu vaccine over fears about its safety, a survey of GPs suggests.The survey found that fewer than half of those within the high-risk groups singled out to receive the jab were taking up the offer. Pregnant
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I’m pregnant, should I have the swine flu vaccine?
By Celia Morgan on 11/11/2009 13:55:08
Pregnant women are being advised to have the swine flu vaccine but is it really safe? We give you the facts to help you decide
The swine flu vaccine is now available from GPs' surgeries across the country and pregnant women are one of the priority groups being encouraged to have the jab. However, you've probably read lots of stories in the news about whether the swine flu
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All about the MMR vaccine
By Made For Mums on 13/07/2006 11:14:00
With all the hype and confusion surrounding MMR and MMR immunisation, it can be hard to know what it’s all about, and what the risks really are. We take a look at what MMR is, what risks are involved with the MMR vaccine, and common questions raised
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Swine flu vaccine is ‘safe in pregnancy’
By Tessa Watkins on 13/10/2009 13:40:20
Government says jab could protect unborn babies
Mums-to-be are being told that the vaccine against swine flu is completely safe for them and could also help to protect their unborn babies.The Government’s chief adviser on immunisation has reassured expectant mums that they shouldn’t have any
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Child vaccine records to be checked before starting school
By Tessa Watkins on 23/09/2009 15:32:45
All children’s records should be examined, urge health experts
Children should have their medical records checked before they start school to see if they have had vaccinations for MMR and other illnesses, health experts have advised. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has said
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HPV vaccination
By MadeForMums on 20/04/2010 15:59:50
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