Category “Children’s Health”

The father of a 4-year-old girl who is fighting for her life in hospital has urged parents to seek urgent advice if they are concerned about Strep A symptoms. Dean Burns encouraged parents who are worried about their child being unwell to get them checked as quickly as possible. Mr Burns’ daughter, Camila Rose, has […]

Health experts have urged parents to keep their children out of the sun as a heatwave hits the UK. A heat health alert has been issued for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to reach over 30 degrees during the week ahead. Temperatures will be highest across the South East but most parts of […]

Health officials in the UK have confirmed more cases of hepatitis in children. Investigations have uncovered a further 34 cases of the disease, which affects the liver, since April 25th. The new confirmed cases take the total number to 145 since January. The total covers cases in England (108), Scotland (17), Wales (11) and Northern […]

Doctors in Israel have completed pioneering surgery to separate twins who were born joined at the back of the head. The one-year-old twins have seen each other for the first time after spending the first 12 months of their lives joined at the back of their heads. The procedure to separate the twin girls took […]