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Childhood immunisation

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Immunisation is a safe and cost-effective way to protect people – especially infants and young children – from certain infectious diseases.  All EU countries have a 'vaccination schedule', recommending the vaccines to be given at various ages during childhood. However, too many children in Europe go unvaccinated and remain vulnerable to potentially life-threatening diseases.

Questions and answers about childhood vaccination

Commonly asked questions about vaccines and immunisation with suggested answers that can be used to assist with conversations with patients, parents or caregivers, or made into information sheets.

Let’s talk about protection: enhancing childhood vaccination uptake

Helping parents to understand vaccination and supporting their choice to get their children protected is one of the most important aspects of the work of a primary healthcare professional.

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