Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection. Source link
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Biden urged to get tough as millions lose Medicaid
Millions of people are being pushed off state Medicaid rolls as the U.S. dismantles one of the last major Covid-era safety nets, and congressional Democrats and health advocates want the Biden administration to do more to ensure people are protected. Nationwide, nearly 5.5 million people have been purged from state Medicaid rolls across 45 states […]
Medicare, FDA urged to press ahead with new Alzheimer's drug Leqembi
Patients, lawmakers and Alzheimer’s advocates are pushing for Medicare to fully cover a new drug for treating early stage Alzheimer’s. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi in January. The drug has been shown to moderately slow the progression of the disease in its early stages. However, the […]
Hospitals urged to offer patients more gown sizes
A one-size fits all approach can leave patients feeling uncomfortable and exposed, patients say. Source link
NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures
Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents. Source link
UK weather: People urged to heat main rooms as cold snap begins
Health officials advise warming living rooms in the day and bedrooms at night in the cold spell. Source link
Covid: Pre-Christmas booster urged as infections rise
NHS England director of vaccinations and screening, Steve Russell, said: “If you are yet to have your Covid booster or flu jab, please book in as soon as possible and take up the opportunities on offer around the country this weekend to ensure you have maximum protection over Christmas.” Source link
Parents urged to be aware of Strep A symptoms after death of six children
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Saturday, infectious diseases paediatrician Prof Kampmann said Strep A caused “an asymptomatic infection in the majority of people, then there is a sore throat, then scarlet fever, and in a very, very small minority will there be invasive Group A Strep”. Source link
Parents urged to get children flu vaccine as infections rise
Two doctors say they experienced “every parent’s worst nightmare” when their son got sick. Source link
Exercise addicts urged to build in rest days
“I still love exercise, and I would never give it up for the world, but learning to cope with negative emotions and understanding where my drive to be active comes from has changed my relationship with physical activity. Health and wellbeing are about balance, and sometimes that means running a marathon, but other times it […]