🚨 Attention Parents! 🚨
With the new school term just around the corner, health experts have issued a critical warning: nearly 1 in 5 children may be at risk of life-threatening diseases like measles and whooping cough. Alarming new data reveals that almost 19% of young children haven’t received their pre-school booster jab!
This crucial four-in-one booster, given from 3 years and 4 months old, shields your little ones against measles, polio, whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria. It reinforces protection and ensures they’re ready when starting primary school.
Why the worry? Vaccine uptake has dipped, and it’s a big concern for health officials. Measles, in particular, is highly infectious and serves as a ‘wake-up call’ for possible outbreaks if we don’t act now.
Dr Mary Ramsay from the UK Health Security Agency cautions that without these jabs, many children may not be fully protected. Minister Stephen Kinnock stresses the importance of these life-saving vaccines and urges parents to check their child’s vaccination records. Ensuring vaccines are up to date is crucial to help prevent serious illnesses and hospital admissions.
Do you have doubts or concerns? It’s normal to have questions! It’s vital to chat with your GP or healthcare provider to get reassurances and make the process as smooth as possible.
Let’s keep our children safe and sound! Check their records and make sure they’re up to date on all jabs. If you’ve missed any, don’t wait—contact your GP practice ASAP!
For more detailed info, visit the NHS website and learn more about the pre-school booster.
Protecting our children means staying informed and prepared. Let’s ensure every child is ready to thrive this school year! 🌟 #VaccinateForLife #HealthFirst #KeepKidsSafe