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New data from Public Health England reveals 301 new measles cases between April and June 2019. RCPCH's immunisation expert responds.

Surveillance will continue through the National Surveillance of HIV in Pregnancy and Childhood (NSHPC) team at University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.

This British Paediatrics Surveillance Unit study will assess the current disease burden of herpes simplex virus (HSV), and help to inform future practice on detection, prevention and management of this dangerous disease.

The move by Public Health England could prevent over 100,000 cancers. The RCPCH's Immunisation Expert responds.

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The RCPCH shares the concerns of its members about the damaging effects of climate change, and in particular air pollution, on child health.

A report into maternity services at the former Cwm Taf University Health Board has been published today. RCPCH comments on the findings.

The Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has now come into force. RCPCH welcomes the move, but says we also need to see employers and schools encouraging and facilitating better use of public transport and active travel options.

The RCPCH highly recommends vaccination and that anyone who has concerns or questions talk to their health visitor, practice nurse or general practitioner (GP).

The Nuffield Trust and the Association for Young People's Health have today published the first ever international comparison of young people's health measures over time, comparing the UK to 18 other high-income countries. Professor Russell Viner, President of the RCPCH, responds.