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BBC Health Infections & Vaccines
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
02 Jan 2026 Read more →
NHS
New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.
31 Dec 2025 Read more →
NHS Infections & Vaccines
Change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk
Information on the change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk.
16 Dec 2025 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
03 Dec 2025 Read more →
NHS
Almost every GP now offers online access for patients
GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England.
03 Dec 2025 Read more →
NICE
12 SQ-Bet SLIT for treating moderate to severe allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis caused by tree pollen in people 5 years and over
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06 Aug 2025 Read more →
BBC Health
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
06 Aug 2025 Read more →
BBC Health Infections & Vaccines
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
01 Aug 2025 Read more →
BBC Health
Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their…
30 Jul 2025 Read more →
BBC Health
The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
30 Jul 2025 Read more →
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