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Two groundbreaking medical discoveries will help young children across the world. The Times reported the successful trial of a malaria vaccine in Mozambique that could control the disease, which kills a million children each year, within a generation. Closer to home, a new asthma treatment can be sprinkled on food. The Singulair granules can be used with asthmatic children as young as six months. Meanwhile, primary schools in Norfolk missed out when an e-mail offering free performances of Dick Whittington was blocked by school computer systems for containing a dirty word. Panto organiser Helen McDermott said in the Daily Express, 'I never realised a PC could be so PC.'

Meanwhile, primary schools in Norfolk missed out when an e-mail offering free performances of Dick Whittington was blocked by school computer systems for containing a dirty word. Panto organiser Helen McDermott said in the Daily Express, 'I never realised a PC could be so PC.'

The Sun asked readers if they were 'nappy in their job' - and if not, suggested they apply for the 26,000-a-year post of Cotton Nappy Co-ordinator in Surrey. The role involves getting parents to change their babies from disposables to traditional cloth nappies.

And finally, it seems you're never too old for a ticking off from teacher.

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