Child Health
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Whole grapes pose child risk
The choking risk to children of swallowing whole grapes is not widely understood, a doctor warns today. Read more
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New ad ban to combat child obesity
Paediatricians have welcomed plans announced today to ban the advertising of unhealthy foods to children. Read more
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Families at centre in life-limited child guidance
Clinicians caring for life-limited children should ensure they are providing care for the whole family, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Screening cuts HIV baby transmission rates
Antenatal screening has successfully cut HIV transmission of mother to child to a record low levels, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Community workers untrained in allergy reactions – study
Community health workers tend to exaggerate the threat from food allergy reactions – but lack the skills to treat them safely, researchers say today. Read more
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UK breastfeeding leadership "lacking"
England lacks leadership in promoting breast-feeding, according to a damning report out today. Read more
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GP plea on pink eye
Too many nurseries are treating infective conjunctivitis in infants as a medical crisis, overwhelming local GP surgeries, according to a new analysis. Read more
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CF danger bacterium "global"
A multi-drug resistant infection that threatens people with cystic fibrosis is now found globally, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Call to boost measles vaccination
Some 400 children are dying from measles every day globally because of patchy progress with vaccination programmes, a major report warned last night. Read more
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Child obesity "an emergency"
The health of Britain’s children is now a "state of emergency" given soaring rates of obesity, a senior paediatrician has warned. Read more