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Deciding whether to give my child DTaP/IPV/Hib, Men C and pneumococcal vaccinesDTaP/IPV/Hib, BCG vaccine
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Youngest child's age 1-2 years
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Interview 12
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They personally believed their son's lactose intolerance problems would put him at greater risk of a reaction if he had the MMR or single vaccines.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib: Followed recommendations of health professionals for their son. For MMR and immunisations for their daughter: Conducted an extensive review of the literature and scientific studies using the Internet and talked to their GP and health visitor.
Pregnancy & children
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Immunisation
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Youngest child's age 5 years plus
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Interview 11
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She was anxious that her daughter's bowel problems and weak immune system may get worse with MMR but this did not happen.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib: Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR: Gathered information from the media and talked to other mums at playgroup and to their health visitor. Advice from their GP helped them to make a decision.
Pregnancy & children
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Immunisation
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Youngest child's age 5 years plus
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Interview 11
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Her daughter's health problems improved after she had MMR.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib: Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR: Gathered information from the media and talked to other mums at playgroup and to their health visitor. Advice from their GP helped them to make a decision.
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