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For all immunisations They used the Internet to search for research papers in medical journals, read books, talked to other parents about their decisions which were both pro and anti immunisation and talked to the midwife at their birth group and to their GP.
At time of interview’ married, two children, aged 6 years (daughter), 4 years (son). Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Environmental Consultant, Father- Farmer. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For all immunisations She read information given to her by the midwife at her birth group, in addition to her own knowledge gained through her work. She considered the motives behind the pro and anti-immunisation arguments when making her decision.
At time of interview’ cohabiting, two daughters, aged 11 years and 3 years. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- health professional, Father- Thatcher. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Read information recommended by relatives which was both pro and anti immunisation, read NHS information leaflets, talked to her GP and to friends.
At time of interview’ married, one son, aged 3 years. Parent’s Occupation’ Mother- Teacher, Father- Journalist. Ethnic background’ White-British.
Very glad to have given her daughters the MMR.
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For all immunisations Followed recommendations of health professionals. After her daughter had a reaction to the MMR vaccine, she talked to her health visitor to make a decision about her youngest son's immunisations.
At time of interview’ cohabiting four children, aged 10 years (daughter), 8 years (daughter), 6 years (daughter), 4 years (son). Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Full time Mum, Father – Painter/Decorator. Ethnic...
For DTaP/IPV/Hib' Followed recommendations of health professionals. For MMR' Talked to friends, her father who is a doctor, family friends who were doctors, and alternative practitioners. Gathered some information from the media. Talked to their GP about her daughter's egg allergy.
At time of interview’ married, one daughter, aged 3 years who has an egg allergy. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Bookshop owner/Teacher, Father- Floor Layer. Ethnic background’ White-British.
For all immunisations Followed recommendations from health visitor. Experience of her daughter's immunisations influenced her immunisation decisions for her son.
At time of interview’ married, Two children, aged 7 years (daughter) and 3 years (son). Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Sure Start Volunteer Co-ordinator, Father- Manager (Retail). Ethnic background’ White-British.
For all immunisations Trusted and followed the advice of her Orthodox Jewish GP. Took in to account her parent's views and the fact she had immunisations as a child. Information from family and friends in the local community also influenced her decision.
At time of interview’ married, 6 children. Sons aged 17, 10 and 5 years. Daughters aged 15, 12 and 3 years. Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Sure Start Information Manager, Father- Teacher....
