Homeopathy

Some parents ask if homeopathic medicines are an effective alternative to immunisation. If there are medical reasons not to use the vaccines, a qualified homeopath may be able to give a homeopathic alternative, but no scientific work has been carried out on their effectiveness. Some homeopaths will also treat babies who are having the vaccines with homeopathic remedies which help their system cope with the vaccine

The Council of the Faculty of Homeopathy strongly supports the immunisation programme. They state that immunisation should be carried out using the conventional, tested vaccines so long as there are no medical reasons why the immunisation should not be given.

On the other hand, the Society of Homeopaths holds the view that it is a matter for individual parents to decide.

• What is immunisation?
• When vaccines are given
• Should I have my child vaccinated?
• Contraindications
• Protection levels
• Natural immunity
• Hib: the Hib form of meningitis
• DTP: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
• Polio
• MMR
• BCG
• Hepatitis B
• Finding out more