Nurse's Mission After Mother Dies of Rabies
Robyn Thomson, a nurse from Barnsley, is vaccinating thousands of dogs abroad after her mother, Yvonne Ford, died from rabies contracted in Morocco. Her story of turning grief into global action.
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Chickenpox vaccine offered on NHS for first time
The NHS begins its first-ever chickenpox vaccination programme, offering the MMRV jab to young children to prevent serious illness and reduce school absences.
NHS Launches Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
£2m Home Vaccination Pilot Launched for Struggling Families
A new £2m government scheme will see health visitors vaccinate children at home in England to boost falling immunisation rates. The pilot aims to reach families facing barriers to healthcare access.
Call for Teen Blood Pressure Tests as UK Cases Soar
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
Health visitors to deliver vaccines door-to-door in England
A £2m pilot will see health visitors offer life-saving jabs at home to boost dangerously low childhood vaccination rates. One in five children start school unprotected.
Mum's Christmas walk saved son from brain tumour
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
Life without a postcode: The cost of a boat childhood
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
Girl's visual wish list before Usher syndrome blindness
Audrey Tyrrell, 13, is ticking off a 'visual wish list' after a diagnosis of Usher syndrome means she will lose her sight. See her inspiring journey and the memories she's making.
Game Developers' Fondest Christmas Gaming Memories
Industry veterans recall the festive gifts and gaming sessions that shaped their childhoods, from family showdowns on Guitar Hero III to the magic of discovering Zelda.
Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home
Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.
Joe Wicks on childhood trauma, fitness fame and family focus
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
How Santa outsmarted my 1987 Christmas whoopee cushion trap
In 1987, an eight-year-old devised a cunning plan with a whoopee cushion to catch Father Christmas. The festive prank backfired spectacularly, revealing a surprising side to Santa. Read the full story of a childhood mystery.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Bank of England Rate Cut: Mortgage & Savings Impact
The Bank of England's latest interest rate cut to 3.75% affects millions. Discover what it means for your mortgage, savings, and the property market in 2024 and beyond.
Parents Reclaim Family Time as Kids' Activities Pause
As the school year ends, UK families are rediscovering the joy of empty calendars and unstructured time. Discover why the break from relentless scheduling is a vital reset for parents and children alike.
Record US child flu deaths prompt urgent CDC vaccination call
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
Record 'super flu' hospitalisations surge, NHS under strain
NHS figures reveal a record surge in 'super flu' H3N2 hospitalisations, up 18% in a week. See the interactive map and why health officials urge vaccination.
CDC drops universal newborn hep B vaccine recommendation
US health officials abruptly reverse a three-decade policy, now advising vaccination only for infants of hep B-positive mothers. Experts warn of preventable infections and eroding trust.
Mutated Flu Wave Sparks Fears of 8,000 UK Hospitalisations
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
Hepatitis B vaccine recommended for all UK adults
A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.
CDC panel votes for universal adult hepatitis B vaccine
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
US Vaccine Panel Limits Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns
A key CDC advisory committee has voted to alter infant hepatitis B vaccine guidance, a move experts warn could increase preventable infections and create access barriers. Read the full story.
Small brewers call for business rates rethink
UK's independent brewers warn of closures and price rises if planned business rates changes proceed. They urge the Chancellor to protect the sector's future. Read more.
RFK Jr's Panel Weighs Delay of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US vaccine advisory committee, reshaped by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is considering a major shift in childhood immunisation policy. Experts warn the move could reverse decades of progress in combating the liver disease.
US Panel May Axe Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US federal advisory panel could vote to end the decades-old recommendation for hepatitis B shots in newborns. The move, driven by RFK Jr-appointed officials, signals a radical shift in American immunisation policy.
Toddler's brain tumour misdiagnosed as tonsillitis
After doctors repeatedly diagnosed tonsillitis, a routine eye test for a lazy eye revealed a medulloblastoma brain tumour in two-year-old Harper Gibson, leading to emergency surgery.
Sugar Tax Extended to Cover Milkshakes and Lattes
The UK government announces milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the sugar tax as part of strengthened measures to tackle childhood obesity. Learn how this affects your favourite drinks.
Corby families seek truth about cancer and toxic waste
After her son's leukaemia diagnosis, Alison Gaffney leads 130 Corby families demanding answers about toxic waste from the former steelworks. Public health analysis due this month.
New Mexico Launches Universal Free Childcare
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
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