30 h. ago In Trump’s America, vaccination rates are declining and measles is spreading | Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump and RFK Jr have made every effort to undermine one of the major civilizing advances of the 20th century – our public health infrastructureNew data from the CDC suggests a grim back-to-school tradition emerging: in 2024, kindergarten vaccination rates declined for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, vaccine exemptions reached a record high.These statistics became all the more disturbing last fall when, shortly after 286,000 children began their educations without proof of full immunity against measles, a man who has bragged about never getting a flu shot was re-elected to the presidency. Since then, the US has contended with its largest measles outbreak in three decades, while the leaders who should be stamping out this crisis are instead fanning the flames. Continue reading...

Politics

33 h. ago Urgent warning issued to Brit parents over 'dangerous' viral Labubu toy copies

The highly sought-after collectables were found in Yorskshire in a crackdown on 'dangerous counterfeits' - as it's feared they're being flogged all over the UK

Events

3 d. ago Charity urges parents to question nurseries on ‘important safe sleep guidance’ as part of Gigi’s campaign

Jenny Ward, Chief Executive of The Lullaby Trust, has spoken about the importance of safe sleep guidance in nurseries

Culture

5 d. ago Brits warned to avoid BBQs as UK faces sweltering heatwave with highs in mid

Parents have been urged to talk to their children about the 'risks of starting outdoor fires' and sun-lovers asked not to bring disposable BBQs to the park ahead of the new heatwave

Events

5 d. ago Parents urged to watch out for 4 key diabetes symptoms in children

If left untreated, the condition can turn into life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

Society

5 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as expert reveals the cuddly toys you should NEVER put in the washing machine

Most parents would agree that their child's cuddly toy can get a bit mucky sometimes. But an expert has revealed there are some you should never put in the washing machine.

Events

6 d. ago Why are measles cases still rising in the UK? Parents urged to get kids vaccinated after measles outbreak

More than one in 10 children under the age of five haven’t had their MMR vaccine 🚨

Science

7 d. ago Working families urged to save £2,000 a year as 75,000 settings open

Some families may be able to get up to £4,000 through the HMRC scheme as the government urges parents to get their dues

Economics

8 d. ago Supernanny Jo Frost urges parents to quit bad habit now as it's 'causing chaos'

Jo Frost – also known as television personality Jo Frost – had some words of advice for parents. She said all families "need to hear" her warning, as there's a habit that's causing chaos

Events

8 d. ago Parents warned over 3 food illnesses that can turn 'serious' in young children

The UK Health Security Agency is urging parents to be aware of some early symptoms of three specific infection that could become serious in young children

Events

9 d. ago Urgent warning over two serious infections parents need to be aware of

As children grow and develop, they become exposed to many common illnesses. Children are more susceptible to illness due to several factors, including their still-developing immune systems

Events

3 w. ago The areas most at risk of a measles outbreak REVEALED amid slump in MMR vaccination rates

Of all 149 upper tier local authorities in England, Cumbria recorded the highest uptake - 94.8 per cent of five-year-olds living there have had both MMR doses.

Events

3 w. ago Parents urged to vaccinate kids after measles outbreak sees child die

The child is thought to be only the second child to die from the infection in the past five years, with a warning now being issued to parents across the UK

Society

3 w. ago Parents urged to check for £500 cash help as summer childcare costs rise to over £1,000

The average cost of summer childcare in Scotland is now £186 per week.

Economics

3 w. ago Measles signs and symptoms, is there an outbreak in the UK and can you catch measles if you are vaccinated?

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications 🚨

Science

3 w. ago DWP urges 200,000 parents to come forward after missing out on massive state pension top up

Those affected have been advised that they must make a claim

Events

4 w. ago Parents urged to 'take action now' amidst huge rise of 'Victorian diseases'

'We can't go back to the past'

Politics

4 w. ago Supernanny Jo Frost urges parents to avoid mistake when kids go back to school

Parenting expert Jo Frost, also known as Supernanny, has shared some advice to parents who allow their children to do one thing in the morning before school

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4 w. ago Supernanny Jo Frost urges parents not to avoid one thing when kids go back to school

Parenting expert Jo Frost, who is best known for her role on Supernanny, has taken to social media to share some advice to parents over a 'ridiculous' back-to-school trend

Politics

4 w. ago Parents issued urgent measles warning after child dies from 'eliminated' disease

The World Health Organisation declared that the UK had eliminated the illness in 2017 but outbreaks still occur.

Events