In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, getting your child’s routine vaccinations may be the last thing on your mind, or perhaps you are wondering whether it’s ok to go to a clinic at the moment and whether it would be better to wait. Even without these unusual considerations, some parents worry about childhood vaccinations and whether they are safe. As a children’s doctor, I was pleased to see that Cochrane have updated a review on the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine, giving us the latest evidence on its effectiveness and safety. We’ve also had advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) about vaccination during the COVID19 pandemic. Before we look at these, a bit about why vaccines are important. Why are Vaccines Important? Vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths per year worldwide currently and have potential to prevent a further 1.5 million with increased availability and uptake (WHO …