Flu vaccine administered to record numbers in England
UPTAKE of the flu vaccine among over-65s in England this year has been the highest ever.
New strategy to improve rare disease care
A NEW strategy to improve the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases has been launched by the government.
New initiative to improve medicines data for pregnancy
A MAJOR new initiative has been launched to find out more about the effects of medicines in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Red tape cut for doctors helping with Covid-19 vaccinations
A SERIES of "unnecessary training modules" have been removed from the requirements for doctors returning to practice to help with Covid-19 vaccinations.
GP practices asked to suspend routine work to support Covid vaccination
GP practices should limit non-essential work to focus on delivering Covid vaccinations, according to new guidance.
Call to vaccinate GPs and practice teams
GPs and their teams must be given the Covid-19 vaccine soon to safeguard the mass vaccination programme, the Royal College of GPs has said.
New ethical guidance for frontline staff during pandemic
PATIENTS should be given the same access to care regardless of whether they have Covid-19, according to new ethical guidance from the Royal College of Physicians.
Dangerous DIY dental “hacks” on TikTok
HARMFUL videos promoting DIY dental hacks have been 'liked' by nearly three million TikTok users, says the Oral Health Foundation.