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Teenage Immunisations (Ages 13- to 18-years-old) Your questions answered

Description:Latest guide for teenagers aged 13 to 18, and their parents. It explains the immunisations that are given to teenagers, why these immunisations are needed and what side effects they might have. It also answers some of the most common questions about these immunisations. In particular, it describes a vaccine called Td/IPV that boosts the protection you got as a child against tetanus (T) diphtheria (d) and polio (IPV - inactivated polio vaccine).
Date:13 August 2007

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ISBN: 1844853586

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