Sudden infant death syndrome

For carers who have lost a child to SIDS, the availability of counselling and support groups can be highlighted. These include FirstCandle CJ First Candle Opens in new window and American SIDS Institute. American SIDS Institute Opens in new window A good source of information and support is also the Lullaby Trust (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths). The Lullaby Trust (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths) Opens in new window This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and other valuable resources may also be available.

Parents are informed that there is no evidence of a causal link between immunisation and an increase in the risk of SIDS.