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  • At birth

    Most babies get two needles (injections) at birth. One is the hepatitis B vaccine and the other is a vitamin K injection. They are usually given in babies’ legs. 

  • Varicella

    SKAI Varicella prevalence chart

    What are the side effects of the combined MMRV vaccine?

    Very common side effects

    • Between 7 and 30 per cent of children who receive the MMRV vaccine experience local swelling, redness or pain at the injection site.  These symptoms usually resolve with one or two days.

    Common side effects

  • Meningococcal disease

    SKAI Meningococcal disease prevalence chart

    What are the side effects of the Hib-MenC vaccine?

    Common side effects 

  • Mumps

    SKAI Mumps prevalence chart

    What are the side effects of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine? 

    Common side effects

  • Measles

    SKAI Measles prevalence chart

    What are the side effects of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine? 

    Common side effects

  • Rubella

    SKAI Rubella prevalence chart

    What are the side effects of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine? 

    Common side effects

  • Information about non-vaccination
  • What about autism?
  • How do vaccines affect immunity?
  • How do I know the vaccines are safe?

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