to bring fever down, but only if your child is in pain or miserable. In extremely rare cases, a vaccination may cause an immediate allergic reaction, known as anaphylactic shock. Bear in mind that a nurse giving one hundred immunisations a week for 52 weeks

Worried and confused about when your prem baby should have their vaccinations? We've got answers to the most commonly asked questions:Q What is immunisation and why does my baby need it?A Immunisation protects your baby from a number of serious

New reports suggest sugar drops can help comfort babies before they have a jab. The Cochrane team looked over 14 studies, which took into account 1,500 infants who had had their routine childhood immunisations. Babies were given a sugary solution

's worth asking. When your baby is discharged from hospital a group of health professionals will continue to advise you on issues like feeding, growth, immunisation, development and general baby care. Make sure you have a list of useful contact numbers in a

groups, are all eligible for a free flu vaccine. You will be able to book an appointment with your doctor or local health centre. Currently around 4,700 people die every year as a result of flu. David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, warns, “You

scare that lead to a dramatic decline in immunisation.At the time, contentious claims that the vaccination could be linked to autism and bowel disorders made  many parents reluctant for their child have the jab.Although these claims were later rejected

their baby can sense their stress about what’s about to happen, reports The Daily Mail.“Most mothers tend to feel a bit apprehensive about taking their baby to their first immunisation, but for first-time mums it is a bit more daunting,” said Dr Nadja

against them. The 2010 vaccine will include protection against a strain much like swine flu. Professor David Salisbury, the government’s director of immunisation, recommends that all people in the ‘at risk’ categories have the vaccination, including

Former world swimming champion and co-founder of the Baby Swim Foundation Karen Pickering advises how to get swimming with your baby.Go as soon as you're happy to do so: you don't have to wait until your baby's had his immunisations. You may have

and reassuring advice on how to cope with your baby yourself, and looks at sleeping, health, immunisations, feeding and follow-up appointments.There's also a booklet on breastfeeding help, with hints and tips on expressing, kangaroo care, step