of infectionDr Dawn Harper, family GP and mum of three confirms that the Department of Health has got it right with its 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it' campaign.She says, 'Using a tissue is the first step in a simple process to reduce the risk of transmission
A Dept of Health report out today (30th Sept 2010) recommends that pregnant women should be offered free swine flu vaccinations as part of the NHS seasonal flu campaign, to safeguard against a resurgence of swine flu.Govt Director of Immunisations
Q. How might I catch flu?The virus is spread mainly by coughing and sneezing, and moves quickly from person to person. Public places such as toilets, trains, buses and shops are particular hot spots.Q. What are the symptoms?Look out for extra
Bonding BusThe bus, an interactive tour to help teach mums how to bond with baby pre- and post-birth, is visiting a number of Tesco stores as part of Tommy's Pregnancy Health Month.A midwife is on board to answer your questions, offer expert advice
animals, before preparing food and before eating. These are habits he's never too young to learn.Catch those ZZZsSleep - and getting enough of it - is essential for good physical health and emotional wellbeing. When we sleep, we produce melatonin, which
If it's starting to feel as though your baby has had a constant cold ever since winter began - you are not alone.The average child catches between seven and 10 colds a year. With most concentrated into the winter months, that makes for a lot
at home. You can help your baby breathe easier if he sleeps with his head slightly raised.Can I prevent my baby from catching it?Follow these few simple steps to limit the risk of your baby contracting the condition:Keep your baby away from other children
bottle.He won't necessarily catch a cold in his first winter, but if he has a temperature you can give him a dose of infant paracetamol (follow instructions carefully). If his temperature goes over 38.2˚C/101˚F and isn't coming down, contact your GP
is completely without side effects. But they're small compared with the risk posed by catching a disease. One in five babies develops a red patch bigger than 3cm in diameter at the injection site. The area may look inflamed but isn't generally painful. Sometimes
BABYEXPERT PROMOTIONProfessor David Salisbury is the Department of Healths Director of Immunisation with years of experience working with, researching and giving advice on childhood jabs like MMR. Q: I have a nine year old who didnt have
