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Local authorities responsible for the National Child Measurement Programme can now use a new secure data collection tool.
Too much time in front of screens combined with a sedentary lifestyle is taking its toll on our children’s wellbeing.
August 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
A major new Change4Life campaign that aims to help families introduce healthy changes to their school-time routines is launched by Public Health England.
Cases of measles fell during June, with 113 confirmed cases across England.
The guidance published today (1 August) is for implementation in the 2013 to 2014 school year.
Call to sign up to 'better health outcomes for children and young people pledge'.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Cases of measles in England are at highest recorded levels since 1994, with 1,168 confirmed cases this year (Jan-May 2013).
Delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is now a mandatory public health function of local authorities.
From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.
Public consultation expected on draft regulations for IVF-based techniques to prevent mitochondrial disease later this year.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, DPP letter, Turkey, Spending Review and fizzy drinks.
More than 95% of GP practices across England have ordered additional vaccine doses – more than 200,000 extra in total.
Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health, describes the MMR catch-up vaccination programme in England.
A PHE trend analysis report has shown that children from deprived areas are almost twice as likely to be obese than those in affluent areas.
April 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
Figures published by Public Health England (PHE) today show that confirmed cases of whooping cough in England have continued to decrease in 2013 with 434 cases reported in March.
DH, PHE and NHS England announce vaccination programmes to protect against flu, shingles and rotavirus, and updates to the meningitis C vaccination schedule.
The Local Government Association and PHE have produced a guide for local councillors about the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
This conference brings together nurses and midwives to discuss the professions' contributions to improving health.
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