 Exclusive Ministers are looking at the cost-effectiveness of including routine rotavirus vaccinations in the infant immunisation schedule to reduce the incidence of serious cases of gastroenteritis, Pulse has learned. |
 Breast-fed babies gain less weight than those fed by bottle, even if mostly expressed breast milk is used, conclude US researchers. |
 GPs could be faced with ‘mopping up’ after a programme of meningitis C booster vaccination is rolled out in schools, say DH immunisation experts. |
 Parents can be taught a simple physical intervention to reduce pain in infants undergoing routine immunisations, say US researchers. |
 Measles-containing vaccines do not result in any significantly increased risk of febrile seizures in toddlers, a major analysis has found. |
 How does divorce and estrangement affected consent and confidentiality issues when it comes to children's records? Natalie Hayes of the MDU advises. |
 Our new series provides an evidence-based lowdown on common presentations using PUNS and DENs. Dr Chris Barry kicks it off with a look at colic |
 Dr Stephanie Lamb explains how she set up a teen-friendly service in the community aimed at confidentially dealing with sexual or psychological problems. |
 The parent or guardian of a 9-year-old makes a subject-access request under the Data Protection Act to see their child’s medical records. Are you obliged to honour this request? |
 GP with an interest in child health Dr Margaret Morris offers her hints on managing bedwetting |
 Respiratory specialists Dr Bernadette O’Connor and Professor Michael Shields give practical hints on teasing out a diagnosis |
 During a consultation, a child puts his hand into the sharps box and scratches his hand. The mother is furious. What should you do? |