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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%18 Apr 2026 00:35A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents18 Apr 2026 00:16Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report16 Apr 2026 15:39Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first17 Apr 2026 11:47People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth17 Apr 2026 19:48Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines16 Apr 2026 18:55During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.

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