Cautions of Immunisation

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There are very few people who would not benefit from being vaccinated against serious disease. However, you should tell the health visitor, doctor or practice nurse if the person being vaccinated:

has a fever;
has had a severe reaction to earlier vaccinations;
has a blood disorder;
has recently received treatment for serious illness such as cancer, or has had an organ transplant;
has an illness which affects the immune system, such as Lupus; or
is taking high dose steroids, or has a known allergy to specific antibiotic preparations neomycin or kanamycin.

Polio live vaccine is passed through the body in faeces. Therefore if you look after a child who has been recently vaccinated and you have not been vaccinated against polio, take extra care when changing their nappy. You should make arrangements to be vaccinated yourself.