Child Health

Measles vaccination plan in England targets 1m children

By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News

One million schoolchildren in England who missed MMR jabs are to be targeted by a vaccination plan aimed at curbing the growing threat of measles. Health officials warn epidemics similar to the one in Swansea, which has seen nearly 942 cases, could occur anywhere. Read more

Nosebleeds in children

Reviewed by Dr Robert Mills, consultant otolaryngologist

A nose starts to bleed when one of the small veins in its lining bursts. This is usually caused by something completely harmless, such as the child picking their nose, blowing it too hard or having their nose knocked while playing... Read more

Obesity obsession 'means other weight problems missed'

BBC - 13 May 2013

The issue of underweight school children is being missed because of an "obsession" with tackling obesity, a group of researchers has claimed... Read more

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9th Edition June 2013

Our Summer edition is jammed packed with vital information and all the latest parenting issues. Make sure you check out our What´s On section to keep in the know of everything going on in and around the city.

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