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Children's vaccinations still routine, despite virus

Maresa Fagan says despite Covid-19, GPs are immunising as normal against a number of illnesses. There is no need for parents to be afraid.

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Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 10:00

Maresa Fagan

Maresa Fagan says despite Covid-19, GPs are immunising as normal against a number of illnesses. There is no need for parents to be afraid.

WHILE children may be at less risk of Covid-19, the risk of contracting other preventable infectious diseases remains.

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