Thread: MMR Jab
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Old 11-05-2008, 18:15   #37
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Re: MMR Jab

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE View Post
Both my children had the vaccination and the decision for them to have it was mine. I certainly don't think parents who have concerns and don't allow their kids to be vaccinated should be blackmailed in any way. As Margaret says why are they not offered seperate ones???
taken from the bupa website.......

'No country recommends single rather than combined vaccines. There are a number of reasons why the vaccines aren't given separately.
  • Children would need three times as many injections (six in total), which is more unpleasant because of the pain from each jab and six episodes of possible side-effects.
  • It could mean that fewer children have all the necessary vaccinations, increasing the levels of measles, mumps and rubella in the UK.
  • There may be more delay before being completely vaccinated, leaving children at risk of infection from the diseases for longer.
  • Single vaccines are not licensed in the UK, and have not passed the UK's safety and effectiveness testing. '
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