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Football fans urged to get swine flu jabs
Football fans heading to the World Cup in South Africa are being urged to have swine flu vaccinations to protect themselves during the country’s flu season.
Swine flu cases decreasing
New cases of swine flu in England are decreasing and have stayed below the 5,000 mark for the third consecutive week, according to the Department of Health.
Minimum price unlikely to cut alcohol consumption
A new report into the price of alcohol has concluded that introducing a minimum price is unlikely to cut alcohol consumption.
Swine flu cases continue to fall
The latest swine flu figures have revealed a slight drop in the number of new cases in England last week.
CMO calls for 'presumed consent' on organ donation
The Government’s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson has expressed concern over the number of young people dying on NHS transplant waiting lists, branding the situation as a ‘scandal’ that could be remedied by implementing a system of ‘presumed consent’ in the UK.
Swine flu deaths up while new cases fall
The number of swine flu deaths has risen to 142 in England, 21 in Wales, 38 in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland, bringing the UK total to 214.
'Small increase' in swine flu infections
Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has said that latest figures indicate a ‘small increase’ in the number of new swine flu infections.
Swine flu puts pressure on hospital resources
The Government’s most senior medical adviser has warned that the swine flu pandemic was placing NHS hospitals under a ‘lot of pressure’ in coping with the most seriously ill patients.
Concern as swine flu cases double
The Chief Medical Officer has spoken of his concern over the doubling of swine flu cases.
Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson resigns
Chief medical officer for England Sir Liam Donaldson is to step down in May after 12 years in the post.
Swine flu vaccination programme extended to under-fives
The NHS is to begin vaccinating healthy children under the age of five against swine flu, it has been confirmed.
Suicide prevention plan to take recession into account
A Welsh suicide prevention plan has been updated to take account of the recession and the increased risk of people killing themselves if they lose their jobs, the Welsh Assembly has said.
Another big rise in swine flu cases
There were 78,000 new cases of swine flu in England in the past week, up from 53,000 the week before, new estimates show.
Swine flu vaccination to start as death toll rises
Swine flu related deaths in the UK have shot up to 106, with the number of new cases rising to 27,000 in the last week, the Chief Medical Officer has revealed.
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Swine flu cases fewer than feared
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Clinicians may be forced to apologise for medical negligence
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Swine flu outbreaks hit 66 schools
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Rate of new swine flu cases doubles in a week
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Swine flu cases rise
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Chronic pain patients trapped in 'ongoing cycle' of suffering
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Swine flu cases fall
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Swine flu numbers continue to fall, but autumn surge expected
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DH director of immunisation tells nurses they have a 'duty' to have swine flu jab
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Asthma and diabetes patients on swine flu vaccine priority list
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Government figures suggest decrease in swine flu levels
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Spread of swine flu slowing down, but autumn surge expected
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Nurses are key to ensuring that patients are assessed for VTE risk
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NHS could face 12% swine flu sickness absence
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Swine flu-related deaths hit 29
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Swine flu to hit 12% of NHS staff
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Swine flu vaccine 'not ready for months' says WHO
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CMO offers reassurances after first 'healthy' swine flu death
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Staff will be moved to help swine flu-hit areas, says CMO
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Former nurse wins CMO public health prize
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CMO issues warning over counterfeit swine flu drugs
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Swine flu containment no longer feasible
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Nurses will get training to protect them from antiviral thieves
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Swine flu children 'shunned' by other pupils
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Swine flu complacency danger
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Swine flu: links and information
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Swine flu: what every nurse should know
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Increase alcohol prices to tackle alcohol-related health problems, say NHS staff
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CMO calls for practice nurses to tackle pain
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Government launches campaign to tackle antibiotics misuse
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CMO calls for award entries from nurses working in public health
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Children under 15 ‘should not drink alcohol’, says government
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Will shock tactics work?
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New risk assessment tool aims to help nurses prevent VTE
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Cigarette packets to carry graphic anti-smoking messages
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CMO launches tool to assess VTE risk in hospitals
