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Common Conditions: Measles

Monday, January 20, 2020

| Nursery World

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 & Well-Being - Fever pitch

Features

Monday, October 14, 2019

| Nursery World

Paracetamol brand Calpol is enduringly popular with parents and carers, but is it used too much? By Meredith Jones Russell

New mothers given less than three minutes to discuss their mental health

News

Thursday, September 5, 2019

| Nursery World

New research reveals that new mother checks are being 'squeezed in' by GPs.

Almost half of meals served to young children are too big or too small

News

Monday, August 19, 2019

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Analysis by the Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) found 49 per cent of meals served to children aged between one and four were outside the recommended portion size range.

More 'robust intervention' needed from Government to increase healthy voucher take-up

News

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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The Government has been accused of failing to invest in its Healthy Start scheme, as new figures show almost half of eligible London families are missing out on the vouchers.

Parents not receiving new baby health visits

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Friday, July 26, 2019

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One in four families in England are missing out on vital baby health visits, increasing the risk of parental mental health problems going undetected, warns the NSPCC.

Call for children's screen time to be restricted to two hours a day

News

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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Parents should restrict children's screen time, as report claims that by the age of eight the average child will have spent a year sitting in front of a screen.

Parent’s Guide - Going to the dentist

Features

Monday, January 7, 2019

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

Parent’s Guide - Brushing teeth

Features

Monday, October 29, 2018

| Nursery World

What is the correct technique for brushing, how much fluoride should the toothpaste contain - and other questions, answered by Annette Rawstrone

Millions of children in families too poor to afford a healthy diet

News

Thursday, September 6, 2018

| Nursery World

Close to 4 million children are in households that can’t afford enough fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods to meet Government nutritional guidelines.