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Childhood vaccinations protect against various childhood diseases.

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Childhood Immunisations

Childhood Immunisations

Understanding Childhood Immunisations

Childhood immunisations are crucial in protecting children from a variety of serious or potentially fatal diseases, such as measles, mumps, rubella, and polio. These diseases, while less common today due to widespread vaccination, can still occur, particularly in unvaccinated populations.

Prevention

The childhood immunisation schedule is designed to provide immunity before children are likely to be exposed to potentially serious diseases. The schedule includes multiple doses of vaccines at specific ages, starting from birth. For example, the 5-in-1 vaccine, protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, and Hib disease, is given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age.

Who’s at Risk?

All children are at risk of these diseases, but those who are not vaccinated are at a significantly higher risk. Children with certain medical conditions or immune system deficiencies may also be at a higher risk.

Key Takeaways: Childhood Immunisations

  • Childhood immunisations protect children from serious or potentially fatal diseases.
  • The immunisation schedule is designed to provide immunity before children are likely to be exposed to diseases.
  • All children are at risk, but those who are not vaccinated are at a significantly higher risk.
  • Vaccines are generally given at specific ages and are highly effective at preventing diseases.
  • The cost of private childhood immunisations in the UK generally range from £100 to £200 per dose.
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Cost of Childhood Immunisations

Typical Costs

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Insurance Coverage for Childhood Immunisations

Insurance Coverage

The cost of Childhood Immunisations may be covered by private health insurance plans, depending on the specifics of the policy. Check with your insurance provider to understand what is covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Childhood Immunisations?

Childhood immunisations are vaccines given to children at specific ages to protect them from serious or potentially fatal diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and polio.

Who is most at risk of contracting these diseases?

All children are at risk, but those who are not vaccinated are at a significantly higher risk. Children with certain medical conditions or immune system deficiencies may also be at a higher risk.

What is the cost of private childhood immunisations in the UK?

The cost of private childhood immunisations in the UK can vary, but generally range from £100 to £200 per dose, including the appointment fee.

Are vaccines safe?

Yes, vaccines are safe. Serious side effects are very rare.

Further Information

References

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