Family Health
Honey and Botulism
Honey is one of nature’s medicines and human have been harvesting it for thousands of years. However a reminder was issued today after reports of botulism being on the rise. Babies are unable to fight off the botulism bacteria during their first year and botulism can lead to paralysis if it is not treated... »
The MMR Debate. Is it safe? Does it cause Autism?
MMR is in the press once again. There has been a dangerous increase in the rates of Measles developing in children, which is attributed to the fact that many parents are refusing to give their children the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine due to the concern that it causes autism. However, there is... »
Young Children To Receive Swine Flu Vaccine
In an attempt to limit the number of deaths caused by swine flu this winter the UK government is planning to start inviting all children under the age of 5 years to have the swine flu vaccination. Currently pregnant women, health workers and the most vulnerable people have been invited for the vaccination. Once... »
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