The Facts about MMR Vaccine and Autism
Measles, Mumps and Rubella – The MMR Vaccine The MMR is an intramuscular vaccine injected either into the upper arm or thigh. The MMR vaccine is composed of a weakened version of live measles, mumps...
View ArticleYoung Children To Receive Swine Flu Vaccine
In an attempt to limit the number of deaths caused by swine flu this winter the UK government is planning to start inviting all children under the age of 5 years to have the swine flu vaccination....
View ArticleThe MMR Debate. Is it safe? Does it cause Autism?
MMR is in the press once again. There has been a dangerous increase in the rates of Measles developing in children, which is attributed to the fact that many parents are refusing to give their children...
View ArticleHoney and Botulism
Honey is one of nature’s medicines and human have been harvesting it for thousands of years. However a reminder was issued today after reports of botulism being on the rise. Babies are unable to fight...
View ArticleOne Year Olds to Get 6-in-1 Vaccination
The UK Government has announced new plans to provide a 6 in 1 injection for young children. The plan is that after their first birthday children will be offered 3 seperate injections to immunise...
View ArticleFewer Premature Births Since Smoking Ban in the UK
Recently it was reported that fewer children were suffering from asthma since the smoking ban came into force. Now we have learned that fewer women are having premature births too. The health benefits...
View ArticleShould we circumcise boys?
This is a topic of great debate. For centuries, people of certain religions have been circumcising their baby boys. The reason is that it reduces the risk of infections that can lead to life changing...
View ArticleWhen to Ask For a Live In Carer
Recognising When Care Needs to Become Permanent Live in care is a great alternative to residential care, and allows people to maintain their dignity and independence for as long as possible. It’s never...
View Article
