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Young children in the UK are now being offered protection against chickenpox on the NHS for the first time, marking a significant advancement in childhood immunisation programmes. This highly contagious…
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China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
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Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health is unfolding against a backdrop of increasing mental health challenges and a growing appetite for…
Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom has officially launched its comprehensive chickenpox vaccination programme for children, marking a significant public health milestone. This initiative, which began on…

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