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
The death of 3-year-old Lana Ameen from swine flu tugs at the heart of all parents. The otherwise healthy little girl died on Boxing day having first become ill on Christmas Eve. Her father Zana, a doctor and mother Gemma, a nurse, recently released
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
Dr David Salisbury hosted a babyexpert webchat on swine flu as it relates to pregnancy, babies and children. Here is the advice he gave:Q: Is the vaccine safe for children? Dr Salisbury said: We are still seeing that the under
Women who suffer from the flu during pregnancy may be at increased risk of having a baby who develops schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, says a new study.Children of women who contracted the flu while pregnancy were four times more likely to develop
As winter kicks in the Government is eager to spread the message that pregnant women need to get their flu jabs. So-called high risk groups, which include pregnant women, patients aged 65 years and older, and patients aged under 65 years in risk
All small children get high temperatures from time to time and usually they're back to normal quickly. But how hot is too hot? Heres our at a glance guide to what your childs temperature means: 36.4°C (97.4°F) : Normal.37°C (98.4°F) : Normal.Temperatures can vary quite a lot wi...
Why do families suffer more from colds?While the average adult suffers between two and three colds a year, children can catch between four and eight. Youngsters aged 6-10 have the highest flu infection rates, and school children rermain infectious
containing codeine may make your baby sleepy if taken towards the end of pregnancy, too."5. Flu or coldIf you get flu while you’re pregnant, it could lead to a premature birth or your baby could have a low birthweight. It can even lead to stillbirth or death
Pregnant women are more susceptible to illnesses, which can be more severe and last longer during pregnancy. Unfortunately, in winter there tends to be more flu and vomiting viruses about. Dr Lisa Ackerley, food and health safety expert on BBC
