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Immunizations - childhood vaccination programme
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Age from 2 months to 25 years
This CKS topic is based on the childhood vaccination programme as directed by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization, an independent expert advisory committee of the Department of Health (DH). The schedule for immunization is available at www.immunisation.nhs.uk and further information is available in a DH publication Immunisation against Infectious Disease, commonly referred to as the 'Green Book' available at www.dh.gov.uk.
This CKS topic covers childhood immunization against infectious diseases, and provides information about vaccines, benefits, and risks.
This CKS topic does not cover the treatment of anaphylaxis.
There are separate CKS topics on Immunizations - pneumococcal, Immunizations - travel, and Immunizations - seasonal influenza.
The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care. Patient information from NHS Choices is intended to be printed and given to parents of children who are to be vaccinated.
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