Child Health
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Skin bugs may fight allergy
Post-natal care lacking – UK mums New mothers in Britain are increasingly critical of the care they receive after birth, a survey revealed today. Read more
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Reality check on child fitness
British families are out of touch with reality when it comes to the fitness of children, campaigners claimed yesterday. Read more
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Infants to get swine flu vaccine
Pre-school children and infants in Britain are to get the swine flu vaccine, it was announced last night. Read more
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Child risk from sunbeds warning
Rates of sunbed use among children are surprisingly high, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamin link to asthma claim
Researchers say they have found a link between the folic acid supplements that women take in pregnancy and rising rates of asthma. Read more
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Plea for neo-natal care cash
Professional organisations called for cash yesterday to back up new guidance for the care of new-born babies who need special care. Read more
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When boys should get HPV cancer vaccine
Some countries may need to include boys in cervical cancer vaccination programmes to ensure its effectiveness, an expert says today. Read more
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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Mums need support for teething problems – NHS
New mothers suddenly find themselves adrift about five months after giving birth, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Allergic reaction does not rule out future vaccines
Experts say that children who have an allergic reaction to one vaccine should be examined and might be able to have other vaccines. Read more