NHS MMRV Catch-Up Vaccine Starts in England on 1st November 2026
Find out which children qualify for the NHS MMRV chickenpox catch-up vaccine from 1st November 2026, what previous chickenpox or vaccination means, and what parents need to do.
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Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Expands from 2nd November 2026
Northern Ireland’s bowel cancer screening programme is expanding from 2nd November 2026, with invitations beginning to reach people aged 59. The change is the first step in a phased expansion that will eventually offer screening to everyone aged 50 to 74. Here’s what the change means, who will be invited and what you need to do.
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England Plans to Ban Sales of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s From April 2027
High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned from sale to under-16s in England in April 2027. Find out what is changing, which drinks are covered and what the new rules mean for parents, teenagers and retailers.
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Children’s Flu Vaccinations at Pharmacies Begin in England From October 2026
From 1 October 2026, some community pharmacies in England will be able to provide free NHS flu vaccinations to more children. The pharmacy service covers children aged 2 and 3, and children aged 2 to under 18 who are in eligible clinical risk groups. It also provides a catch-up route for eligible school-age children who…
