There are very few reasons why a child should not be immunised. Before any vaccine can be used it has to go through many tests. Research from all over the world shows that vaccines are the safest way of protecting your child s health. Each vaccine is continually checked after it has been introduced and action is taken if it is needed. If a vaccine is not safe it is not used.
All children are different.
Most will not be affected. Sometimes redness and swelling may develop where the injection was given. But do not worry, it will slowly disappear. A few children may be unwell and irritable and develop a temperature. Very rarely, children can have allergic reactions straight after immunisation.