The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 or the Td/IPV vaccine, is given to boost protection against ;3 separate diseases: ;tetanus, ;diphtheria ;and ;polio. It's a single injection given into the muscle of…
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help. You may need help if: you often feel the need to have a drink you get into trouble because of your drinking other people warn you about how…
The BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis, which is also known as TB. TB is a serious ;infection ;that ;affects the lungs and sometimes ;other parts of the body, such as the bones, joints and kidneys. It can also…
Anything you eat or drink while you're breastfeeding can find its way into your breast milk, and that includes alcohol. An occasional drink is unlikely to harm your breastfed baby. But never share a bed or sofa with…
The children's nasal spray flu vaccine is safe and effective. It's offered every year to children to help protect them against ;flu. Flu is caused by the influenza virus. It can be a very unpleasant illness for…
Experts are still unsure exactly how much ;– ;if any ;– ;alcohol is completely safe for you to have while you're pregnant, so the safest approach is not to drink at all while you're expecting. Is it safe to drink…
The Healthier Wigan Partnership is Wigan Borough’s Local Care Organisation (LCO) and brings together the main health and care providers across Primary, Community, Mental Health, Social Care and the hospital.…
Feeling relaxed is important in the run up to bedtime for both parent and child. ; If your child is experiencing difficulties sleeping it can make you both feel anxious. ; Youngsters often pick up on stress levels so…
Visit the Sleep charity website below for infomation and advice on how much sleep your child needs and how you can help them get a good nights sleep. How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?
Girls and boys aged 12 to 13 years (born after 1 September 2006) are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of the ;NHS vaccination programme. The HPV vaccine helps protect against cancers caused by…
You can start brushing your ;baby's teeth as soon as they ;start to come through. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste. Don't worry if you don't manage to brush much at first. The important…
The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine. It protects against 3 serious illnesses: measles mumps rubella (german measles) These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between…
Looking after a baby can be really tiring - especially in the first few months after the birth when your child is likely to wake several times during the night. Most parents cope with a certain level of ;tiredness. But…