Early emollient use does not prevent eczema in children, studies show

Daily application of emollients in infancy is not effective...

Don't prescribe antibiotics for non-bullous impetigo, draft NICE guidance advises

Topical antiseptics are preferable to antibiotics for...

Boys to be vaccinated against HPV from September

The routine HPV vaccination programme is to be extended...

Licensed melatonin treatment now available for children with autism

GPs can now prescribe melatonin as a licensed prolonged-release...

Two new steroid inhalers launched

A new beclometasone metered-dose inhaler and a new...

Teething products containing lidocaine to become 'P' medicines

All oral lidocaine-containing preparations indicated...

Update on dermatological signs of child abuse with a free interactive learning module from MIMS Learning

MIMS Learning is offering an interactive module on...

New salmeterol/fluticasone inhaler for adult and childhood asthma

The new pressurised metered-dose inhaler (MDI) Combisal...

Long-acting anticholinergic licensed for childhood asthma

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) is now licensed for use...

No need to treat most functional gastric disorders in infants

Most functional gastrointestinal problems in infants...

Emollient bath additives 'no benefit' in childhood eczema

Emollient bath additives provide no clinical benefit...

Increasing inhaled steroid doses may not prevent asthma exacerbations in children

Children with mild to moderate asthma do not benefit...

Don't prescribe antibiotics for most sore throats, says NICE

New guidance from NICE says healthcare professionals...

Cows' milk allergy warning over methylprednisolone use

Lactose-containing methylprednisolone preparations...

Hepatitis B vaccination added to routine schedule

The hexavalent DTaP/IPV/HiB/HBV vaccine Infanrix hexa...

Flu vaccines for 2017/18 season

Vaccines for the 2017/18 flu season are expected to...

New vaccination option for meningitis B

Trumenba is now one of two meningitis B vaccines available...

New aprepitant suspension for use in children

Infographic: Inappropriate prescribing of antidepressants in children and adolescents

Prescribing of antidepressants in children and adolescents...

Infographic: High levels of antibiotic resistance in paediatric urinary infections

Antibiotic resistance in paediatric urinary tract infections...