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The MMR debate
During
the 1990s, UK research suggested a possible link between the
MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination and autism. The theory posed was that introducing three
live virus strains, as is conta . . .
Are there alternatives to immunization?
This
is a contentious question to answer as both the government and medical
profession (for the most part) say that there isn’t. However, critics of
immunization believe that immunization itself is . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Childhood immunizations
The
need for childhood immunizations has become a hot topic in recent years, with
media attention given over to the possible negative effects of certain
vaccines, such as the
MMR. Some parents may . . .
Rubella (German measles)
Rubella is a mildly infectious illness caused by a virus, and although infectious, it doesn’t spread as easily as other childhood illnesses such as chicken pox or measles.
The virus . . .
Measles
Measles is much less common since the introduction of the
MMR vaccination (measles, mumps and rubella), usually given to babies at 12-15 months old.
-It usually starts with the same . . .
Vaccinations when pregnant
It is often suggested if you are going to travel while pregnant, to go somewhere that does not require vaccinations.
Rubella and pregnant women
If you’re planning on becoming pregnant, ask your physician to check your immunity to rubella (German measles) – it’s possible to be vaccinated against the disease prior to a pregnancy, but it . . .
Appeal to parents to vaccinate their children
Public officials were last night urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles because of an increase in children being dignosed with the illness in the last 11 weeks. This year so far th . . .
Mumps
Mumps used to be one of the most common childhood diseases but it’s pretty unusual these days, although your child is at risk if he hasn’t had the
MMR vaccination.
It’s a viral infection of . . .