The
above health checks and vaccinations are optional, and both are free. It
is important for a child’s health that the vaccination programme is
followed and that you accept the offer of free health checks. Your GP
will be able to tell you more about why the vaccinations are needed and
about any side effects.
The
schedule for health checks and vaccinations are presented in the table
below.
If
your child has already been vaccinated and examined as part of an
earlier programme then you should talk to your GP about how to continue
in the new system.
The
Di-Te-Ki-Pol vaccine protects
against diphtheria , tetanus, whooping cough and polio.
The
vaccine against whooping cough, which was previously given separately,
is now given together with Di-Te-Pol. It is given for the first time
when the child is 3 months old. The new vaccine has fewer side effects
than the old one.
MFR-vaccine
protects against long term sequelae following measles, mumps and German
measles.
Hib-vaccine
protects the child against some forms of meningitis and against
inflammation of the larynx.
Di-Te
vaccine
is used for revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus.
Please
note that the polio vaccinations previously given at 2, 3, and 4 years
of age have now been withdrawn, or at least are in the process of being
phased out.
Always
consult you family doctor to clarify any medical information.
