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20 March 2008

Vaccinations
As with adults, travel vaccinations for children vary depending upon the destination. However for children, they can also depend upon their age. Some vaccinations, for example the yellow fever vaccination, is not recommended for children younger than nine months old.

Visit your GP, or local travel clinic, at least eight weeks before travelling, particularly if you are taking your child to a developing country. You may need a number of doses, in which case the process may take several weeks.

Remember to take a checklist with you so that your GP can see which vaccinations your child has already had e.g. the MMR vaccine.

Your GP or clinic will then be able to advise you which jabs your child needs.

Please note the guidance here is for your information only. It does not replace the advice given by your GP and we strongly recommend that you seek advice from your GP before you travel.

Written by jane · Filed Under Before You Go 

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