Category : Search result: NHS childhood vaccination


NHS to give children combined MMRV vaccine from Friday

The NHS launches a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. Learn how this change aligns the UK with other nations and protects children's health.

Free NHS Chickenpox Vaccine Rollout for Kids

The NHS is introducing a free chickenpox vaccine for all UK children. Find out who is eligible, the new schedule, and why this move is a game-changer for public health.

NHS rolls out chickenpox vaccine for all children

The NHS begins offering a chickenpox vaccine to all UK children as part of the routine MMR jab, a move hailed as a 'historic milestone' for child health. Find out if your child is eligible.

Teen's 'rugby injury' limp was fatal bone cancer

Emma Cleal urges parents to trust their instincts after her son Frank, 13, died from osteosarcoma. His only symptom was an unexplained limp initially dismissed as a sports injury.

UK Measles Cases Soar 831% Amid Vaccination Decline

Global measles cases are surging, with a staggering 831% rise in the UK over a decade. Experts warn crumbling health systems and online misinformation are fuelling the crisis, putting millions of children at risk.

11 Babies Die in UK Whooping Cough Outbreak

A new nasal spray vaccine trial offers hope after a devastating pertussis outbreak. Learn about symptoms, NHS vaccination schedules, and the breakthrough research.

NHS: Get Flu Vaccine, Not Another Air Fryer

The NHS advises Brits to prioritise flu vaccination this Black Friday amid an early surge in cases. Protect yourself and vulnerable family members from serious illness.

Mum awarded £35k after pneumonia jab injury

Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.

UK Hospitals Brace for Worst Flu Surge in a Decade

UK health officials warn of a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus. Early surge and lower vaccine uptake pose major risks. Public urged to get vaccinated to protect against hospitalisation.

UK's Worst Flu Season: NHS Vaccine Crisis Deepens

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is hurtling toward its most devastating flu season in history, with the NHS vaccination programme in turmoil and experts warning of thousands of preventable deaths.

Women face more childhood abuse from authority figures

Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.

NHS Spring COVID Vaccine Rollout Begins

The NHS launches its targeted spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, offering protection to vulnerable groups including over-75s and immunosuppressed individuals.

Page 1 of 4