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Mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop spread of swine flu - The Sunday Telegraph 1st November 2009
"Mass swine flu vaccinations are expected to be extended to all children under the age of 18 by the end of the year. "
Abortions soar by a quarter among 14-year-olds - Daily Mail 2nd November 2009
"The number of 14-year-olds having abortions has soared by almost a quarter in two years.
Department of Health figures show that 166 girls of that age had terminations last year compared with 135 in 2006. "
Doctors plan mass swine flu jabs for under-18s - The Sunday Times 1st November 2009
"Government advisers are preparing for the mass vaccination of schoolchildren to stop the spread of swine flu.
A committee of scientists advising the Department of Health is expected to recommend that the vaccination of 10 to 18-year-olds begins by the end of the year. "
Born in the wrong body - BBC Health News 29th October 2009
"Doctors in Britain are reviewing guidelines for the treatment of people under 18 with gender dysphoria. This is a condition where someone is born one sex but feels they are really the other. A key issue is the age at which young people can be prescribed drugs which pause puberty."
Children quizzed on health - Carlisle News and Star 28th October 2009
"YOUNG people are being asked to shape how healthcare for families is delivered across Cumbria.
Children’s and young people’s health services are currently being changed across Cumbria to make things easier for both children and families who need to access treatment."
Cervical cancer jab would 'make girls more promiscuous' - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"One in seven girls has admitted that having the cervical cancer vaccination could make them more promiscuous because they would feel more "protected", research has found. "
Cancer jab may make us more promiscuous say 1 in 7 girls - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"One in seven schoolgirls admits the cervical cancer jab could lead to them becoming more promiscuous, a survey has found.
They say they are more likely to take sexual risks in future because they are protected against the sexually transmitted HPV virus, which causes 70 per cent of cervical tumours. "
Young women who fear their drink was spiked have often just had too much alcohol - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"Date-rape drugs are largely an urban myth used as an excuse by women who booze themselves into a stupor, it has been claimed.
They are willing to 'hide behind' the idea that a stranger poured poison in their drink - rather than face up to the fact that they had simply been binge drinking. "
HPV jab girls are 'sex cautious' - BBC Health News 27th October 2009
"Eight in 10 girls say that having the HPV jab makes them think twice about the risks of having sex, a poll finds.
The findings may go some way to dispel concerns that the cervical cancer vaccine could make girls more likely to start having sex younger, say experts. "
British swine flu kids were scared witless when French police turned up in masks - Daily Mail 25th October 2009
"A school trip to France ended with a group of frightened children being placed in quarantine, then trapped on their coaches for hours while they were escorted home by French police, after four girls were diagnosed with swine flu.
The group of 96 had to endure an exhausting 215-mile journey to Calais, without stops, after zealous French authorities insisted they return to Britain using the Channel Tunnel rather than the ferry at Cherbourg. "
Boy aged just 13 is set to become a father - Daily Mail 24th October 2009
"A 13-year-old boy is set to become one of the country’s youngest fathers after his 14-year-old girlfriend became pregnant.
The two children, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, attend the same school. "
Alcohol awareness: Girls and women now drinking more - Southport Visiter 23rd October 2009
"GIRLS and women in Southport are causing concern for health chiefs.
Sefton Council’s teen survey shows that teenage girls are more likely to binge drinkthan their male counterparts."
Alcohol awareness: Young professionals in Southport over the alcohol limit - Southport Visiter 23rd October 2009
"YOUNG professionals are developing drinking habits that could leave them with long term damage.
Professor Rod Thomson, of NHS Sefton, said: “This group like to party hard and have a good time."
Alcohol awareness: Teen drinking in Southport - Southport Visiter 23rd October 2009
"FORGET the familiar alcopop image – teenagers today are swapping WKD, Fosters and Stella for Smirnoff, Strongbow and Jack Daniels.
The trend is highlighted in Sefton Council’s survey of 14-17-year-olds, along with the news that more than a third are drinking in pubs and clubs."
Health campaigners: 'Children should learn the art of a good night's sleep' - The Independent 23rd October 2009
"Children should be taught about the importance of a good night's sleep as part of the national curriculum, health campaigners say.
Sleep experts say it is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise in ensuring children get the best out of their schooling. They add that children would be less likely to nod off during lessons."
Pupils should be taught about the benefits of sleeping well, say experts - The Times 23rd October 2009
"Dozing off in class is usually frowned on by teachers. But experts are calling for pupils to be taught about sleep as part of the national curriculum.
The Government said yesterday that it would consider the proposals and could include sleep lessons as part of study of personal and social health. "
Double suicide as two teenagers hang themselves within 24 hours of each other after minor rows with their parents - Daily Mail 23rd October 2009
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Two teenagers in the same class hanged themselves within 24 hours of each other after minor rows with their families, a coroner heard.
Talented guitar player Elliot Simms, 15, fashioned a noose out of the instrument's strap and tied it to a bannister before taking his own life. "
Grant help for disabled Wirral children - Liverpool Echo 23rd October 2009
"WIRRAL children with disabilities are to be given short breaks away thanks to new grant funding.
Aiming High for Disabled Children is offering grants to help groups and organisations start or improve schemes that increase the amount and range of activities available to young people with disabilities."
Mumps warning issued - The Whitehaven News 21st October 2009
"COPELAND’S young people are being reminded to check they’re fully vaccinated as an increase in mumps is seen in areas across the county.
During September more than 40 newly suspected cases of mumps were found in Allerdale – a large majority of these cases were seen in people aged 15 to 24."
Warning over child drinkers - The Whitehaven News 21st October 2009
"A POLICE inspector has warned that parents need to start taking responsibility for their children’s drinking.
The message comes as new figures show the number of men, women and under-18s in Copeland admitted to hospital due to alcohol is “significantly worse” than the English average."
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