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For all immunisations Her experience of working in Public Health informed her decisions about immunisations. She believed much of the information from the media to be inaccurate and biased.
At time of interview’ married, one son, aged 22 months. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Ph. D. Student (Public Health), Father- Civil Servant. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For DTP/IPV/Hib' Followed the recommendations of health professionals. Reading newspapers and magazine articles, talking to their GP, a private doctor and to friends helped her to make her decision about MMR.
At time of interview’ married, two children, aged 2.5 yrs (daughter) and second child due. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Administrator, Father- Company Secretary. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Talked to friends who were doctors. Used the Internet to search for information. Were influenced by the prime minister's response to questioning about immunisation decisions for his son.
At time of interview’ one daughter, aged 15 months.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Sought out information that was balanced and not biased towards only pro or anti immunisation arguments. Read books written by anthroposophical medical doctors, which influenced her decision.
At time of interview’ married, one son, aged 22 months. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Full time mum, Father- Dental Technician. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals for two eldest boys. For MMR' They followed recommendations of health professionals for two eldest boys. Reactions that their second son had to MMR, an extensive review of research papers in medical journals, and using the Internet to read about both pro and anti immunisation arguments helped them to make their decisions for their youngest son.
At time of interview’ married, three sons, aged 9 years, 7 years and 1 year. Parent’s occupation’ Both are full time carers for their 7-year-old son who is severely autistic....
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Found it useful to talk to their health visitor, other parents who had already had their child immunised and to their extended family. Read information in parenting magazines, a parenting web site and newspaper articles.
At time of interview’ cohabiting, one son aged 14 months. Undergoing tests to establish whether he has a mild egg allergy. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Arts Administrator, Father- Course Lecturer.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Experiences of friends who had had their child immunised were useful. Gathered information from newspaper articles, Department of Health leaflets and the media. Spoke to her parents and friends.
At time of interview’ married, one son aged 1 year. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Full time mum, Father- Commercial Ship Operator. Ethnic background’ White-British (Scottish).
For all immunisations Followed recommendations of health professionals. Believed media only presented one side of the argument.
At time of interview’ married, 5 children aged 21, 18, 16, 4 years (son), 2 years (daughter). Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Director of Communications, Father- Professional Actor. Ethnic background’ White-British.
She talks about decisions around immunisations for her son who was a premature baby.
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For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations from health professionals. For MMR' Read the leaflet given to them by their general practice and searched the Internet for information. Considered information in the media to be sensationalised. Talking to friends who had children was helpful.
At time of interview’ married, one daughter, aged 19 months. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Marketing Consultant, Father- Charity Manager. Ethnic background’ White-British.
