Vaccines for kids
One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations. It's the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.
Ideally, kids should have their jabs at the right age to protect them as early as possible and minimise the risk of infection.
Find out here which jabs your child needs, when they need them, and what the benefits of each jab are. You can also use our interactive tool to print out a vaccination wall planner to remind you when all your child's jabs are due.
The vaccines More on the vaccines
When to get your child vaccinated More on when to vaccinate
Why it’s a good idea to get your child vaccinated More on the benefits of vaccination
Appointments More on appointments
Myths and truths More on myths and truths
Key tips for parents More on tips for parents
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Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can cause fever, coughing and distinctive red-brown spots on the skin. Rachel’s daughter Lola contracted measles at the age of three. In this video, Rachel describes Lola's symptoms, how she was finally diagnosed with measles and the treatments she received.
