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Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. It is now uncommon in the UK due to the effectiveness of vaccination. However, since 2016, there has been a rise in cases because take-up of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has fallen. The UK, therefore, no longer has ‘measles-free’ status.

Health & Nutrition - Field to fork

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

| Nursery World

A food ethos which encourages quality, independence and an understanding of the origins of what we eat bagged one setting first prize at the Nursery World Awards earlier this year. Meredith Jones Russell reports

Health & Nutrition - Going hungry

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

| Nursery World

With food insecurity that rose during the pandemic set to continue for many families, Meredith Jones Russell reports on the crisis and asks what help is available

Positive Relationships: A parent's guide to ... weaning

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

| Nursery World

At a point when most parents are just about getting on top of feeding their babies with milk, the world of weaning beckons.

Health & Nutrition - All packed

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Monday, February 17, 2020

| Nursery World

How are some settings encouraging parents to improve the quality of packed lunches? Meredith Jones Russell reports

Parent’s Guide - Going to the dentist

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Monday, January 7, 2019

| Nursery World

Some tips for parents on taking their child for their first dental appointment, and the wider developmental benefits of doing so. By Annette Rawstrone

Positive relationships: Let's talk about ... child sickness

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

| Nursery World

Working parents often find it difficult to take a child home when they fall ill, but how should the nursery stand its ground, and why? Annette Rawstrone spoke to nursery managers.