Vaccins et immunisation

Vaccines and immunisations can help protect the body against infections. They 'prime' the immune system to recognise micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. The UK's Childhood Immunisation Programme includes vaccin contre la rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole (ROR). influenza (flu) vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine et human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV). There are also many 'travel vaccines' for diseases such as typhoïde, fièvre jaune et Encéphalite japonaise.