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Childhood vaccinations are among the most effective ways of preventing infectious diseases. Yet across all routine vaccinations, coverage is declining.

With a challenging winter ahead, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a set of recommendations on routine immunisations.

Our Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie, writes about the sudden shake-up of England's public health system.

Together with the International Child Health Group, we call on governments, donors and agencies to monitor and report the effects of the pandemic response on families and children, and to prioritise a new era of investment in robust, family-centred health systems.

This issue features practical ways for being more sustainable at work, why routine vaccinations are more important than ever and the importance of having open conversations about race. We've also got a College update from the CEO Jo Revill, a feature on how you can inspire the next generation of pa...

School nurses are nurses with additional graduate training in public health. They provide children and young people with a number of services targeting health, wellbeing, and resilience.

Dr Nikhil Ganjoo, Consultant Paediatrician, recounts how much he's enjoyed the many roles he's had in the College throughout the years, and encourages other members to get involved and help shape College activity.

As we approach mid-August, Russell's address to members looks at the reopening of schools and our guidance on shielding. He also invites members to join the upcoming Q&A on our equality, diversity and inclusion action plan.

Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...

We look ahead to plans for digital growth charts, which will be available to parents and carers in 2021.