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Child Immunisation
Immunisation helps prevent many serious childhood infections.
When a child is immunised, their body's immune system is stimulated to protect against the diseases represented in the vaccine.
It is important to understand that the risk from any of these diseases far outweighs any risk associated with vaccination.
To develop good immune protection against a range of serious diseases there is a comprehensive schedule of immunisations (including boosters) that must be given over time.
The Ministry of Health recommends that all children are immunised against:
Go to recommended child immunisations for more information.
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Page updated 30 Apr 2012
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