§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the current percentage take-up for each childhood vaccination. [122157]
§ Yvette CooperThe information available about the percentage of children receiving childhood vaccinations is contained in the Statistical Bulletin, "NHS Immunisation Statistics, England: 1998–99". A copy of the bulletin is available in the Library and can also be found on the Department's website: www.doh.gov.uk/public/sb9928.htm.
§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the potential side-effects for each of the current childhood vaccinations. [122155]
§ Yvette CooperThe potential side effects for each of the current childhood vaccines are listed in the UK health departments' handbook, "Immunisation against infectious disease", a copy of which is in the Library. A revised chapter on meningococcal vaccine, including reference to the new meningococcal Group C conjugate vaccine, was issued on 18 October 1999 under cover of PL/CMO/99/4, PL/CNO/99/8, PL/CPHO/99/3; a copy of this is also available in the Library.