10 Childhood Immunisations

Question 1

What are the rights of a child when it comes to receiving vaccinations? (under the UN)

Answer 1

Access to health and health services= fundamental human right

Ie receiving vaccine is a child’s human right under the UN

Question 2

Which book gives us the latest information on vaccines and vaccinations?

Answer 2

The Green Book

Question 3

What conditions are those with asplenia more susceptible to? (ie what vaccinations should they receive)?

Answer 3

Encapsulated bacteria

A dose of Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) and Meningitis C (Hib/MenC)

A dose of Meningitis A, C, W and Y (MenACWY) conjugate vaccine (at least one month after Hib/MenC)

A dose of Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPV23) (and one every five years after the first)

Two doses of Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine, at least a month apart

Flu vaccine should be given annually

Question 4

Useful reference for UK immunisation schedule 2019:

Answer 4

Question 5

How should we approach dealing with vaccine hesitancy?

Answer 5