Finding out more
- Talk to your doctor or health visitor. They should be able to give
you written information to take away and read at home, such as the Health
Education Authority leaflets: ‘A Guide to Childhood Immunisations’,
‘MMR The Facts’, ‘BCG and Tuberculosis’
- Read ‘Childhood Immunisations: a review for parents and carers’
by Helen Bedford and David Elliman, published by the Health Education
Authority, £6.99
- If you want to read about the subject in more depth, there is a very
technical book aimed at doctors: ‘Immunisation against infectious
diseases’ published by the Stationery Office, £6.95
- Visit www.informedparent.co.uk
- Visit the NHS immunisation site www.immunisation.org.uk
- Contact one of the support groups set up by parents: The Informed
Parent, or JABS (Justice Awareness and Basic Support).
- Read
about the latest research on vaccinations and egg allergy. Click here.
- The
Society of Homeopaths produces leaflets for parents which suggest
that they look at the arguments both for and against
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