Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against certain diseases. The risks from having these diseases are far greater than the risk of any minor side effects from immunisation.

Click here for more information and the HSE recommended immunisation schedule.

Will immunisations still work if my child doesn't get them at the right time?

Yes. Most of these vaccines can be given at any age, and a child who misses one injection in a course of injections does not have to start again. The vaccines already given will still work and your child will still develop protection. Just ask your GP

Children need to get booster doses of some vaccines in school to protect them against certain diseases such as:

• 4 in 1 MMR booster
• Tdap
• HPV
• MMR Catch Up

Click here for HSE information on the School Programme

Click here for furtherinformation on immunisations

While children are surrounded by injury risks, the good news is that 9 out of 10 unintentional injuries can be prevented by thinking safety and acting safely in everything we do. It is our responsibility, as parents, guardians and carers, to make sure our children's world is safe. Knowledge is power and action is key! If we know the dangers, we can do something about them:

HSE - Child Safety Programme