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    New Improved Vaccine Available For Children

    New Improved Vaccine Available For Children

     A vaccination is to be offered to Children across the Island which will see them immunised against a number of viruses and infections.

    The vaccine is being introduced in line with the UK, it’s thought it will be a better alternative to existing immunisation jabs.

    The existing vaccine called Prevenar 7 offers protection against 7 types of illness, the new one offers protection against 13, it’s 70% effective in preventing disease caused by blood stream infection.

    The vaccine kills the bacteria which causes diseases including pneumonia and meningitis.

    It’s given in 3 doses, one at 2,4 and 14 months, there will be no change in the way the new one is administered.

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