DEWIS Wales Immunisation and Vaccines information is available HERE.

Immunisation plays a vital role in preventing the resurgence of many diseases which used to kill.

Immunisation simply refers to the process of giving someone a vaccine and them becoming immune to the disease as a result of that vaccine. It uses the body’s natural defence mechanism to build resistance to specific infections, e.g. whooping cough or measles.

Widespread immunisation helps to wipe out diseases thus protecting more people.

Immunisation is particularly important for babies and young children because their immune system is still immature, so they are more vulnerable to infection and serious complications. This is why babies receive so many vaccines in the first few months of their lives.

Vaccines are usually given by injection or oral drops. Routine vaccination is free; however, if you are travelling to a country where additional vaccinations are recommended, you may have to pay.

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Since 2008 Stop It Now! has been working across Wales with local authorities, local safeguarding boards, police forces, the Welsh Government, the voluntary sector, and with families and communities. Stop It Now! works to make Wales’ children and young people safer by:

• disseminating information around preventative measures that adults can take to protect children from sexual abuse
• delivering keeping children safe from sexual abuse sessions to parents and carers
• working on a group and individual level with parents and families to prevent child sexual abuse
• delivering child protection and safeguarding training to multi-agency professionals

Website is HERE.