A Guide To Childhood Immunisation
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This guide describes all routine childhood immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age. Immunisations is the safest and most effective way of protecting your baby against serious diseases. By having your baby immunised at the recommended times,you are protecting them through early childhood against: ~ diphtheria ~ tetanus ~ whooping cough (pertussis) ~ Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) ~ polio ~ meningitis C (meningococcal group C) ~ pneumococcal infection ~ measles ~ mumps, and ~ rubella (German measles). [More info...]

Arm Against Cervical Cancer
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The essential guide to the hpv vaccination for girls aged 12 to 13. This leaflet is about the new vaccination (injection) to help protect you against cervical cancer when you get older. [More info...]

Baby Massage Routine
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Advice on the Baby Massage Routine and guidance on when not to massage your baby. [More info...]

Carbon Monoxide: Are You At Risk?
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Accidental exposure to carbon monoxide kills more than 50 people each year in England and Wales. It is a poisonous gas that you can’t see, taste or smell and is released when a carbon-containing fuel – such as gas, oil, coal, coke, petrol or wood – doesn’t burn fully because there is not enough air available. Incorrectly installed, poorly maintained or poorly ventilated room or water heaters, fires or cookers, are the main sources. [More info...]

Emergency Multilingual Phrasebook
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The Emergency Multilingual phrasebook, produced and updated by the British Red Cross Society with advice and funding from the Department of Health and endorsed by the British Association for Emergency Medicine (BAEM) is translated into 36 languages.It covers the most common medical questions and terms to help first contact staff communicate with patients who do not speak English and make an initial assessment while an interpreter is contacted. The phrasebook can be downloaded in PDF below. [More info...]

Emotional Changes During Pregnancy And Following Childbirth
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A very useful leaflet is ideal for all those expecting a baby. Explains about perinatal depression, the causes and what symptoms might be experienced. Also contains a useful list of local and national organisations. [More info...]

Free Nhs Health Check
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Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes or kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented - even if you have a history of them in your family. Have your free NHS Health Check and you will be better prepared for the future and be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health. [More info...]

Measles
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The number of children catching measles is rising. To be protected they need to be immunised with the MMR vaccine. Children under the age of 18 years who have missed their MMR vaccination should have the vaccine to stop them getting measles. [More info...]

Mothers' Mental Health
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A very useful leaflet for mothers and their families during pregnancy and after. It is recommended that you first read this booklet with a health professional. Explains about perinatal depression, the causes, symptoms, treatment and care methods. Also contains a useful list of local and national organisations. (ONLY AVAILABLE TO Health Visitors) [More info...]

Stop Smoking, Start Living
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This Smokefree Guide forms part of the Governments 2007 Smokefree Campaign. Covers four main areas: THINK: Why it's great to go smokefree PREPARE: Where to go for support, products and advice. GO: How to stop smoking with our SMOKEFREE Planner STAY: When a smokefree life becomes a brand new life. [More info...]