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Children's flu vaccine

The children's flu vaccine is offered as a yearly nasal spray to young children to help protect them against flu. Flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children, with potentially serious complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia. At what age should children have the nasal spray flu vaccine?…

Children's headaches

Prof Anne MacGregor gives tips for parents on how to recognise and treat headaches in children. Most children and teenagers get at least one headache a year. They're often different from the headaches that adults get, so parents and healthcare professionals can fail to notice the problem. Headaches, including…

Children's teeth

From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, here's how to take care of your children's teeth. A regular teeth-cleaning routine is essential for good dental health. Follow these tips and you can help keep your kids' teeth decay-free:   Toothpaste tips  Start brushing your…

Chilli con carne

A hot and spicy filler that's high on flavour but low in salt. Serves: 2 Time: 50 minutes Ingredients ½ tbsp oil 100g lean mince beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 400g can of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree ½…

Choosing an early education or childcare provider

It is important to think about what you and your child need when looking for an early education and childcare provider. Early education and childcare providers are used to being asked questions and will be happy to answer any you may have before or after you have contacted…

Choosing care services

Choosing your care services can be a daunting prospect. There are many care options available, but which kind of support is right for you? Think about what you get most out of in life. You may have particular interests that you want to keep up,…

Choosing sports shoes and trainers

Sports shoes are probably the most important piece of fitness equipment you'll buy, so it's vital to pick the right pair. There are big differences in the way various sports shoes support your feet. This means it's not good for your feet if you play football…

Christmas leftovers recipe ideas

From turkey to Christmas pudding, check out these recipe ideas from Love Food Hate Waste for creative ways to use up your Christmas meal leftovers. Turkey leftovers Leftover poultry such as turkey, goose, chicken or duck can be used in a variety of ways, from sandwiches and stir…

Christmas on your own

Ideas for getting into the festive spirit and keeping healthy if you're on your own over Christmas. If you're on your own over the Christmas break, there's plenty you can do to get into the festive cheer. With these tips from Mind and a bit…

Citrus chicken

A zesty dish, not to be confused with our lemon chicken recipe. Try serving this with brown rice and some green beans. Serves: 2 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 tsp sunflower oil ½ onion, finely chopped 1 chicken breast 1 dessert spoon wholemeal flour ½ red pepper, sliced…
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