Primary Times Hertfordshire Back to School 2018

Primary Times Hertfordshire
EARLY TIMES
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Early
Know the signs and
symptons of meningitis
Meningitis is a disease parents fear.
There are about 8,000 cases of all
types of meningitis each year across
the UK, with the under 5s accounting
for most of these. Each case is a
tragedy for the individual, their family
and friends.
Meningitis, the inflammation of the
membranes that surround and protect
the brain and spinal cord, is usually
caused by bacteria or viruses
Viral meningitis can make babies and
young children very unwell but is
rarely life-threatening. Most children
will make a good recovery. However,
this can take time.
Bacterial meningitis can kill, so
urgent medical attention is essential.
Although most babies and young
children make a good recovery,
one in ten will die and at least a
third of survivors can be left with
lifelong after-effects such as hearing
loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning
difficulties.
Some bacteria that cause meningitis
can also cause septicaemia (blood
poisoning) – which causes the
telltale rash most commonly
associated with the disease in
parents’ minds. Where this happens
it can lead to amputations.
Charity Meningitis Now is passionate
that everyone should know the signs
and symptoms of the disease and act
fast should they suspect it.
TODDLER MORNING -
A SUNNY DAY
27/09/2018
Mill Green Museum, AL9 5PD
www.welhat.gov.uk
Join us once a month for our
relaxed and fun packed toddler
workshops. Listen to stories and
make something together. Price
£3.50 per toddler.
BABY RHYME TIME
11/09/2018 - Ongoing
Hatfield Library, AL10 0LT
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
10:30am and 11:30am
Baby Rhyme Times are a fun
half hour session of songs and
rhymes suitable for babies
and toddlers of all ages. Free.
Donations welcome..
TODDLER THURSDAYS
27/09/2018
Lowewood Museum, EN11 8BH
www.broxbourne.gov.uk
These sessions are for our young
visitors. Come along and learn a
nursery rhyme, share a story and
make a craft. £1.50 per child. Book
places by calling the museum on
01992 445596.
TINY TOTS SCAMPER
07/10/2018
Hatfield House, AL9 5NQ
www.willowfoundation.org.uk
This annual race is great for
beginners and experienced
runners alike and includes 5K
and Junior 1K routes, plus a Tiny
Tots Scamper for the little ones.
Register online.
One Stop Doctors
One Stop Doctors in Hertfordshire
is a local private medical Clinic with
specialist nurses available to deliver
appointments for all childhood
vaccinations. We offer affordable
prices with the option to spread the
payments over 3-12 months.
Full comprehensive consultations give
the opportunity to discuss your family
vaccination requirements for both
routine and travel immunisations.
Recent outbreaks of Mumps, Measles
and Rubella makes the MMR 3 in 1
essential for protection. New addition
of Hepatitis B to the infant vaccination
schedule is available and older
children/siblings can be vaccinated
here too, we tailor our services to the
needs of your family.
The Shingles vaccine is available for
adults and you do not have to be over
70 to qualify for this vaccination at
our facility. Recent media coverage
of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
highlighted that the vaccine is now
approved for both girls and boys, we
offer this vaccination as part of our
comprehensive immunisation service.
For more information or to speak to
one of our advisors please call
01442 331900 or visit our website:
www.onestopdoctors.co.uk
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