Family Health

Kids in poorest areas far less likely to get life-saving HPV vaccine, concerning experts

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How to protect your child’s teeth — and "healthy" foods that are actually full of sugar to avoid

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Melatonin for kids: What parents need to know

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Hot flushes and homework: How to survive parenting while going through perimenopause

Revealed: the 10 baby items topping UK parents’ £800 wishlists

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Baby Sprinkle vs Baby Shower: Which one should you choose to welcome your newborn?

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Baby shower themes we love in 2025

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How to talk to your child about their mental health

NHS warns of children's flu spike: How to spot the signs

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11 of the best toothbrushes for babies, toddlers and children – tried and tested

Ministers scrap ‘free childcare’ label as frustration grows over soaring nursery fees

TikTok garlic acne hack could seriously damage your teens' skin, says expert

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When should children have an eye test?

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Whooping cough: what is it and why is it on the rise?

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Top Testers' Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: summer holidays special

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Top Testers' Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: Treating keratosis pilaris, checking moles and stopping a hair pulling habit

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Top Testers' Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: dealing with sleepless nights and help for postpartum depression

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Top Testers' Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: Overcoming poo anxiety and tips for post-natal weight loss

Slapped Cheek Disease in children: how to spot it and treat it

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How to tell if your child has heat exhaustion or heatstroke – and what to do

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Threadworms in babies and children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Is it safe for my child to drink slushies?

Child itching hand scabies

Cases on the rise in the UKScabies and children: how to spot it, treat it and get rid of it

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Spots and rashes in pictures in children, toddlers & babies

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Swimmer's ear: how to spot it and treat it in your child

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Does my child need a polio booster?

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Strep A: what every parent needs to know

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Scarlet fever in children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Your questions answered by our expert GPWhy it’s so important that your child has the flu vaccine this year

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Baby Care and Safety

Why getting your child's vaccinations is more important now than ever