HC Deb 13 November 1972 vol 846 cc49-50W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will arrange facilities as of right for all children under two years of age to be vaccinated against smallpox.

Mr. Alison

Routine vaccination against smallpox is no longer recommended for children resident in the United Kingdom. Those considering vaccination of a child should be guided by their family doctor as to its desirability. Vaccination against smallpox is available to anyone, including children travelling to a part of the world where smallpox still occurs.