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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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Meningitis
This can be a devastating illness because it’s difficult to diagnose and symptoms develop very quickly.
It’s an inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, and c . . .
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 . . .