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Why do we need immunisation? |
Years ago, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus were the killer diseases of childhood, responsible for the deaths of thousands of children. In 1900, more children died from whooping cough and diphtheria than from all other causes of child death today. Today we use vaccines to immunise children against these diseases. Vaccination has almost wiped out many diseases, but if vaccination rates go down, children could be at risk. Not having your child vaccinated may put your child at risk and will increase their risk of catching a preventable infectious disease that can cause serious health problems, and sometimes even death.
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