A new vaccination programme announced today by the Department of Health confirms that babies under 4 months will be vaccinated against rotavirus from September 2013. Rotavirus, which causes around 140,000 diarrhoea cases in under 5s every year
The number of babies in England having the MMR vaccine is at a 14 year high, according to a new report.The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has released data showing that 91% of children under the age of two in England received
Babies born before 26 weeks in England have a higher chance of surviving than ever before, according to new reports.The study, carried out by EPICure, looked at premature births in England in 1995 and 2006, found a 13% improvement in survival rates
US TIME magazine’s latest cover puts the spotlight on DNA testing, featuring a baby appearing to ask, ‘Want to Know my Future?’ The cover features a baby boy with labels coming off of him, suggesting which health issues he may encounter
To coincide with World Prematurity Day tomorrow (17th November), child health experts from a number of organisations, including Save the Children and the World Health Organisation, have asked for five major interventions to cut the rising number
Researchers have found that the amount of fish a woman eats during pregnancy may affect her child’s chances of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports The Telegraph.The study revealed that children whose mums ate two portions of fish a week during preg...
. If you’ve caught the bug, you might experience a sudden sick feeling, a fever, headache, stomach cramps and aching limbs. If you’re pregnant don’t worry. Norovirus won’t directly affect your baby. But, dehydration can lead to an electrolyte imbalance. It
Consuming a large amount of chips, crisps and biscuits during pregnancy can lead to significant health problems for newborn babies, a study suggests.Mums-to-be who have a high intake of acrylamide – which is found in commonly-consumed foods
groups, are all eligible for a free flu vaccine. You will be able to book an appointment with your doctor or local health centre. Currently around 4,700 people die every year as a result of flu. David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, warns, “You
Walking, swimming and keeping fit seem much easier when the sun is shining and the days are longer. New research found pregnant women who exercised moderately for 30 minutes, three times a week, improved their own heart health and blood pressure
