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Top ten facts about childhood allergies

The top ten facts about childhood allergies is being highlighted during National Allergy Week (23rd – 29th April), from the leading paediatric allergy expert Dr George Du Toit from The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. If your child suffers from an allergy, whether it be asthma, eczema, a food allergy, hay fever or one…

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Pneumococcal vaccine

The pneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumococcal infections including meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. The most serious pneumococcal infections happen during the first 2 years of life which is why older children do not need to be vaccinated. Children are vaccinated at two, four and 13 months old. The recommended period of time between the first two pneumococcal vaccinations is two months…

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Pneumococcal infections

Pneumococcal infections The pneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumococcal infections including meningitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. The most serious pneumococcal infections happen during the first 2 years of life which is why older children do not need to be vaccinated. Children are vaccinated at two, four and 13 months old. The recommended period of time between the…

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Support groups : A

Action for Sick Children c/o National Children’s Bureau 8 Wakley Street London EC1V 7QE Tel: 020 7843 6444 www.actionforsickchildren.org Support groups working to raise health care standards for all children. Parents advice booklets and information centre. Action on pre-eclampsia (APEC) 84-88 Pinner Road Harrow HA1 4HZ Tel: 020 8863 3271 Helpline: 020 8427 4217 (10am-2pm weekdays)…

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