NHS – a health service of ‘firsts’
The NHS has been pioneering medical change throughout its history.
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Zahawi suggests pubs and cinemas may turn away vaccine refusers
The Government minister suggested hospitality and entertainment venues may demand proof of vaccination.
UK News|Nov 30, 2020
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Parents urged to keep childhood vaccination appointments during lockdown
Public Health England (PHE) said the NHS is ensuring that appointments are still available.
UK News|Nov 10, 2020
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Atlanta Falcons strike late to secure win against Carolina Panthers
The Falcons held on to secure the away win.
UK Sport|Oct 30, 2020
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MMR vaccine uptake increases for the first time in six years
NHS Digital data showed one in 10 children aged two are still unvaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
UK News|Sep 24, 2020
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Vaccine confidence ‘improving in UK amid growing doubts in other countries’
The findings also raise questions over people’s willingness to be given a Covid-19 inoculation.
UK News|Sep 10, 2020
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Parents urged to ensure children are up to date with routine vaccinations
The Local Government Association said a ‘national effort’ to vaccinate children and young people will help to relieve long-term pressures on the NHS.
UK News|Aug 14, 2020
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Taiwanese grandparents become Instagram sensations modelling abandoned clothes
The couple from the Houli district of Taiwan began modelling clothes left behind in their laundrette.
Viral News|Jul 26, 2020
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Anti-vaxxers are ‘nuts’ – Boris Johnson
The anti-vaccination movement has been growing globally in recent years, fuelled in part by social media.
UK News|Jul 24, 2020
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Britain in ‘danger of failing a generation’ as it lags on child health – report
Leading children’s doctors warned that improvements made towards improving the health of the nation are stalling.
UK News|Mar 4, 2020
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Measles complication warning amid ‘unfounded’ vaccine fears
The preventable viral infection can lead to hepatitis, appendicitis, viral meningitis and seizures, doctors said.
UK News|Feb 17, 2020
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Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018.
UK News|Feb 14, 2020
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Parakeet ‘crime map’ debunks Bogart and Hendrix myths
Using geographic profiling scientists mapped half a century of sightings of the bright green birds.
UK News|Dec 12, 2019
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More than 140,000 die in ‘unprecedented global measles crisis’
Five countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Madagascar, Somalia and Ukraine – accounted for half of measles cases in 2018.
UK News|Dec 5, 2019
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NHS ‘inconsistent’ in how children are called for vaccinations – report
The NAO found several possible reasons for dropping vaccination rates, including the timing of GP appointments and parents needing childcare.
UK News|Oct 24, 2019
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