Health Promotion Notice Board
Cancer prevention begins in childhood
Children who live healthful lives have a
better chance of avoiding cancer as adults. Read more about
cancer.
Allergies in children
The most common allergy conditions in infancy and childhood are
food allergies, eczema, asthma and hay fever. Read more about
allergies.
Recognizing the signs of obesity in children
Current topic making the headlines in all the papers. ‘Fat
children may die before their parents’ (The Times, September 10,
2002). Read
more about obesity.
Safety when travelling
With travel such a popular and available commodity these days,
it is important to know any safety issues before
departure. Read more about travelling.
Immunisations
'The two public health interventions that have had the greatest
impact on the world's health are clean water and vaccines' - World
Health Organisation. Read more about immunisations.
Weaning can be fun
It is important that you don't start weaning too soon, as before
4-6 months of age, your baby's digestive system and immature
kidneys cannot cope with anything but breast or formula
milk. Read more about weaning.
What
is Meningitis?
Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissues which cover the
brain and spinal cord. Most cases in the UK and Ireland are caused
by bacteria or viruses. Bacterial meningitis is generally more
serious. Read more about meningitis.