4 h. ago Parents urged to vaccinate children against ‘wildfire’ virus as cases rise

Many schoolchildren will already have received flu vaccines at school, but there are still options for those who have missed out

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8 h. ago NHS urges parents to get children vaccinated against one illness as cases rise

Many schoolchildren will already have received vaccines at school, but there are still options for those who have missed out, says NHS England

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16 h. ago Boy, 12, dies after TikTok challenge as coroner issues urgent warning to parents

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Oliver Gorman, 12, has died after inhaling butane gas– a propellant commonly found in many aerosol deodorants - his mum has now pleaded with other parents "just don't buy them"

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17 h. ago Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise

Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children.

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17 h. ago School flu 'wildfire' warning as NHS shares where to get vaccines this week

Flu is surging early this year so the NHS has established pop-up clinics at venues such as fire stations and bowling alleys as well as pharmacies this half-term

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28 h. ago 'Worrying': Children in Greater Manchester hospitals with flu and Covid as urgent warning issued to parents

Current data suggests that flu cases among younger adults and school-age children are driving an earlier peak in flu cases

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42 h. ago Flu warning as Brits urged to get vaccine after UKHSA uncovers staggering trend

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that vulnerable adults could be placed at risk of serious infection if children aren't vaccinated this season

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5 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as scientists discover a chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity and cancer in baby DUMMIES

According to an analysis by Czech consumer group dTest , pacifiers produced by three big European brands all contain bisphenol A (BPA).

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1 week ago Jacqueline Wilson blames parents stuck on phones for falling child literacy rates

Books can be ‘magical’, the bestselling author says as she urges parents to read to their children

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1 week ago Australia rolls out ‘for the good of our kids’ ad campaign ahead of teen social media ban

‘For the good of’ campaign urges parents to discuss upcoming ban

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2 w. ago Parents urged to check if children’s items left in cars are insured

Defaqto warned car seats and prams may not be fully covered, meaning parents could face hefty bills if items are stolen or damaged.

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2 w. ago Kate's warning against screentime: Princess of Wales urges parents to be 'fully present' with their children and laments 'epidemic of disconnection

The essay titled, 'The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World', is written in collaboration with Boston-based Professor Robert Waldinger of Harvard University.

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2 w. ago Princess of Wales says UK suffering from smartphone ‘disconnection’ epidemic

In an essay co-authored with a Harvard professor, Catherine urges parents to prioritising connecting with their children over using smartphones to go on social media or check emails

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3 w. ago Brits urged to do one thing 'our parents all taught us' by Japan's tourism boss

Japan Tourism Agency's commissioner, Shigeki Murata, sat down with the Mirror at the World Travel and Tourism Council summit in Rome to discuss the challenges that come with a growing travel sector

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3 w. ago Toddlers can now get the flu vaccine at community pharmacies for the first time

Parents are being urged to protect their children from becoming seriously ill from the flu this winter 🤧

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4 w. ago UK patients less likely to vaccinate children after Trump comments, pharmacies warn

UK pharmacists have expressed concerns over patient safety following the US president’s unfounded comments about autism and childhood vaccinations

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4 w. ago Donald Trump is 'a threat to child health' over mad MMR vaccine misinformation

A top doctor has told the Mirror that Donald Trump's new comments on the MMR vaccine are 'putting the lives of children at risk' - and echo the fraudulent claims of Andrew Wakefield

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4 w. ago Halal concerns drive vaccine hesitancy as Indonesia fights measles outbreak

Health workers in Sumenep, Indonesia, are delivering measles vaccines to children

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last month Mum urges parents to make important check if they order Christmas presents early

Gem shared a 'cautionary tale' about ordering a Christmas present early, and how it almost led to a 'Christmas nightmare' - and is now urging other parents to be wary

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