IMMUNISATION (CDT)

CDT, or combined tetanus and diphtheria vaccine, is given from 18 months instead of triple antigen.

There are increasing numbers of adults who show no immunity to diphtheria. Possibly they could contract the disease or act as carriers to their children or grandchildren.

But there is an adult form of CDT vaccine and the possibility of using it when updating tetanus immunisation should be considered by the doctor treating adults.

Poliomyelitis, or infantile paralysis, once so common, is a rarity. But it is still a common disease in countries to our immediate north.

Once we become complacent and believe immunisation is no longer necessary for our children, we may have to suffer the heartbreak of having them develop what should be a preventable illness and suffer death or a serious complication.

There are side effects from the vaccines, as there are side effects with many forms of medical treatment. But these are rare and should not deter parents from subjecting their children to immunisation.

The risks of getting the disease far outweigh the minor risk of suffering a reaction.

Has your child been immunised? If so, is the schedule up to date?

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