Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health

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Fears of potential measles outbreak in children as doctors told to be on alert

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has added the condition to its recommendations on the management of children with viral respiratory tract infections in hospital settings

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Urgent call to ban disposable e-cigarettes after NHS data reveals one-in-five children vaping

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Some vexing questions on vaping for Rishi Sunak's Government

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Cost of living crisis threatens to stunt children's physical development, paediatricians warn

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The UK has one of the worst breastfeeding rates in the world

Article thumbnail: Folic acid taken in the early stages of pregnancy will prevent around seven of 10 neural tube defects - so should be added to flour as mandatory, child health experts say
Article thumbnail: Folic acid taken in the early stages of pregnancy will prevent around seven of 10 neural tube defects - so should be added to flour as mandatory, child health experts say
Article thumbnail: Governments in Scotland and Wales had a better record of introducing policies aimed at improving child health, the report said.
Article thumbnail: Governments in Scotland and Wales had a better record of introducing policies aimed at improving child health, the report said.
Article thumbnail: The junior doctors' strike was found to have impacted the number of paediatric vacancies around the country.
Article thumbnail: The junior doctors' strike was found to have impacted the number of paediatric vacancies around the country.
Article thumbnail: Charlie Gard's parents, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, return to the High Court today to hear 'fresh evidence' in their son's case.
Article thumbnail: Charlie Gard's parents, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, return to the High Court today to hear 'fresh evidence' in their son's case.