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Five in one vaccine planned
August 9 - A five in one vaccine is set to be introduced in Britain later this year - removing a controversial mercury-based preparation, a government minister has confirmed.

The new vaccine will be for whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, polio and Hib meningitis, health minister John Hutton confirmed over the weekend.

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MRSA vaccine hope
August 11 - Fresh hope for a vaccine against a "flesh-eating" bug was raised last night.
Researchers said a vaccine against streptococcus A "appears likely" to offer protection against the infection.

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A glossy new magazine launched today will feature the views on health of a host of celebrities - and a smattering of government advice.
Europe
Patient groups across Europe have teamed up to form a powerful lobby for improved cancer treatment.
Australia
Putting on sun screen daily in a hot climate may be the best way to avoid skin cancer, researchers reported today.
North America
More than a quarter of teenaged girls show symptoms of eating disorders, a study in Canada reported today.
Caribbean
Caribbean nations have won praise for running effective health care systems on limited budgets.


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New mad cow warning
 August 6 - "Mad cow disease" may be incubating in many more people than was previously thought, researchers warned today.
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