All children should have vaccinations for a variety of childhood illnesses at different ages. For example measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) Diphtheria, tetanus, polio, meningitis and whooping cough. It is important that children with asthma have their flu vaccination. The advantages of getting your child vaccinated against flu include – Less time off school for […]
Influenza is a virus which causes feverish illness, often in seasonal outbreaks. It is very important that you have your flu vaccination every year. People with asthma are in the high risk group for flu. The influenza vaccine has to be given annually as strains of the flu virus change and new vaccines are developed […]
Your child may get wheezy each time they get a cold or they may only become wheezy on one occasion. Coughs and colds are very common in all young children and it is not unusual for toddlers and young children to get up to 10 colds a year. It can sometimes feel like your child […]
Most people will have no side effects. The benefits of having these vaccinations far outweigh any minor side effects. If you have a sore or red area on your arm try applying a clean cold cloth. If you have a headache or slight fever drink plenty of fluids and take regular doses of paracetamol (but […]
Influenza is an acute, feverish viral illness that more commonly occurs during the winter months. It is very important that you have your flu vaccination every year. The influenza vaccine has to be given annually as strains of the flu virus change and new vaccines are developed to give you immunity to the most common strains […]
