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Do they do blood tests for all 12 month olds in the UK?

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GoingToBeSize12 · 04/05/2011 16:17

We are overseas and yesterday when we were at the Dr's getting my DD's vaccinations he mentioned it was time to do blood tests, which includes a check amongst other things, for lead. I said we didn't have time then and we were dashing off, as I wanted to do a bit of research first and find out if they are necessary. I don't really want to have my 12 month old have blood taken unless she really needs it.

Can anyone help please?

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skaen · 04/05/2011 16:17

Neither of mine have had.

ConnorTraceptive · 04/05/2011 16:18

Nope never had that before

mankyscotslass · 04/05/2011 16:19

nope not standadr here at all.

Al1son · 04/05/2011 19:23

Medical professionals only take blood from little ones if it's really necessary because of the distress it causes them. It's certainly not routine.

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GoingToBeSize12 · 04/05/2011 21:05

Right, thanks everybody. I will refuse these tests.

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