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Media campaign planned to promote MMR vaccines
The Department of Health is planning a publicity blitz to persuade parents of the safety of the controversial MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella.
01:20 Sunday 10th February 2002

MMR poll shows parents want choice of single vaccines
A new poll reveals that 71% of people believe they should be able to choose whether or not to give their child the MMR jab.
03:39 Saturday 9th February 2002

Scientists offer new reassurance on MMR
Evidence published by the British Medical Journal finds no association between MMR and bowel problems or developmental regression in children.
14:13 Friday 8th February 2002

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UN warns British MMR reluctance could cause child deaths
The UN has warned safety fears over the MMR vaccine in Britain could lead to many unnecessary deaths if the concerns spread to developing countries.
13:29 Friday 8th February 2002

NHS hospitals get waiting time troubleshooters
Troubleshooting managers are to be brought in to help improve poor waiting times at the worst NHS hospitals.
11:59 Friday 8th February 2002

Demand rockets for single measles vaccine - report
Demand for the single measles vaccine has risen nine-fold in a year, it is reported.
04:10 Friday 8th February 2002

Extra medical students 'putting pressure on resources'
A boom in the number of people studying medicine has meant there are not enough resources to go around, it is claimed.
01:07 Friday 8th February 2002

Blair should use trip to develop Aids strategy - Tories
The Conservatives have urged Tony Blair to adopt a clear strategy on Aids and other diseases in developing countries during his trip to Africa.
00:38 Friday 8th February 2002

Gulf War syndrome 'not unique to Gulf War'
Gulf war syndrome is not unique to the Gulf war, according to a study published today of major conflicts over the last century.
00:23 Friday 8th February 2002

Presiding Officer continues cancer treatment
The Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer Sir David Steel has nearly completed a month-long course of treatment for cancer.
15:30 Thursday 7th February 2002

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