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Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'
The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection.
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Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'
The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection.
Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests
Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.
UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox
It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.
'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks
Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds.
Morning-after pill 'should be sold off the shelf'
A report says accessing contraceptives and abortion pills in the UK should be easier for girls and women.
Unvaccinated Samoans told to hang out red flag
The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles.
Child life expectancy projections cut by years
Children born this year expected to live shorter lives than previously thought, say official stats.
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Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'
The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection.
Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests
Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.
UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox
It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.
'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks
Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds.
Morning-after pill 'should be sold off the shelf'
A report says accessing contraceptives and abortion pills in the UK should be easier for girls and women.
Unvaccinated Samoans told to hang out red flag
The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles.
Child life expectancy projections cut by years
Children born this year expected to live shorter lives than previously thought, say official stats.
Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests
Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.
UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox
It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.
'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks
Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds.
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