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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

1970 British Cohort Study: Thirty-Four-Year Follow-up, 2004-2005

Variable Details

Variableb7pcimm1
LabelNumber of immunisations child had during his/her early years
Question text Now I'm going to ask about any immunisations [^Child's name] has had. This includes all the routine immunisations, by injection or mouth, that GPs and clinics may recommend during the first few years of your child's life. Which of these best describes the immunisations [^Child's name] has had during [^his/her] early years? All the immunisations offered. Some immunisations, but not all those offered. Offered immunisations, but did not have any. Not offered any immunisations. Don't know/don't remember.
Responses
1 All the immunisations offered 4793
2 Some immunisations, but not all those offered 263
3 Offered immunisations, but did not have any 20
4 Not offered any immunisations 66
5 Don t know/don t remember 20
-9 Refusal 26
-8 Don't know 0
-7 Other missing 19
-1 Not applicable 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
Location1970 British Cohort Study: Thirty-Four-Year Follow-up, 2004-2005
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD PC5.
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: The original BCS70 sample included all children born in one week in 1970 in the United Kingdom, but waves beyond the initial birth survey have generally only included Great Britain
SamplingNo sampling (total universe)
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort (including rotational panel)
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