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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 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 DTaP/IPV/Hib' After her daughter had a reaction to the second set of immunisations she took advice from her GP, a hospital consultant and a doctor friend. In addition she got a second opinion from a paediatric immuniologist, which helped her to make a decision.
At time of interview’ married, one daughter aged 7 months. Parents occupation’ Mother- Solicitor, Father- Investment Banker. Ethnic background’ White-British.
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' Spoke to friends in the UK and Germany who were medically qualified. Experience of immunisation for her oldest daughter in Germany by anthroposophical doctors influenced her decision. She felt there was little opportunity to discuss immunisations with her own GP and health visitor.
At time of interview’ cohabiting, two children, aged 10 years (daughter) and 3 months (daughter). Parent’s occupation’ Mother- Research Consultant. Father- Art Director (Film). Ethnic background’ White-European. (Hungary).
Healthy pregnancy after an early miscarriage. Interviewee has a brother with severe learning disabilities and describes having genetic screening and counselling in early pregnancy.
Children’ One baby, 8 months, Occupation’ Mother – lecturer, Father – lecturer, Marital status Married.
Routine screening experiences, including nuchal scan.
Healthy baby born 2002, pregnant with second baby.
