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The world's largest vaccine maker halted exports in April to meet domestic demand as cases rose.

BBC investigation finds children in England face "agonising" waits in pandemic to access services.

Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests.

It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues.

Drugs charity The Loop found four 'pharaoh' pills in Manchester contained different substances.

The positive trial results could pave the way for vaccinating children younger than 12, if approved.

It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year.

The study for children aged 12 to 16 is being run by researchers in Southampton.

Gardening is being offered as an alternative for some to lifting weights and running on treadmills.

Ros Atkins looks at the ethics of Western countries rolling out Covid booster jabs while millions globally remain unvaccinated.

An online tool could help doctors identify those who would benefit from boosters or early therapy.

Antibody therapy Ronapreve, given to Donald Trump, will be given to eligible NHS patients in hospital.

A debt collection company told some women that future visas for in the UK would be refused if they did not pay.

It's the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK but some feel the illness, which mostly affects black people, isn't taken seriously.

People with dementia sing, play instruments and dance at the music cafe, says Manchester Camerata.

The former operator of Jeesal Cawston Park says an inquiry's findings do not apply to its homes.

Tom refuses to let cancer dominate his life after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

One in 40 people has some long-lasting symptoms, Office for National Statistics data suggests.

A series of serious ambulance delays have emerged, including one where a man died after a 40-hour wait.

There is no evidence of any impact on fertility - but research will help to counter false claims.

Hospitals in England and Wales can now start vaccinating healthcare workers with a booster dose.

How are care home staff and residents preparing to face a second autumn and winter of Covid-19?

Alex Echo has been forced to give up most of his painting work, but is now championing digital art.

Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven.

Government scientists are warning of a jump in Covid hospital admissions if rules are not tightened soon.

There will be "no single trigger" for bringing back coronavirus restrictions during winter, Sajid Javid says.

Cases of crippling school anxiety preventing attendance are spiralling, support groups say.

Esha Nadeswaran from London has leukaemia and needs a stem cell donor to save her life.

But he says the UK is better placed to tackle the disease as he outlines England's winter plan.

Experts say a single dose of Pfizer should be offered at least six months after a second dose.

How to weigh the pros and cons of a vaccine for a disease that is rarely serious in young people.

Parental consent is sought for the programme for children aged 12 to 15-year-olds.

The chair of the JCVI says the latest advice doesn't suggest there will be a recurrent booster programme.

A single dose of Pfizer will be offered at least six months after a second dose, the BBC understands.

Out of 51,000 Covid deaths in England between January and July, only 256 occurred after two doses.

Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine.

The benefit of vaccinating younger people is an “important and potentially useful additional tool” says England’s chief medical officer.

Move will help reduce school disruption, top doctors say, with decision now in hands of ministers.

It comes as the prime minister prepares to announce his winter Covid plan, including for booster jabs.

A vaccination bus is on campus to give teenagers a chance to get jabbed.

When former singer Tanja Bage was told she would lose her voice to throat cancer, she immediately began to create a video diary.

The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies.

Volunteers are being recruited in England for a blood test able to detect more than 50 types of cancer.

The charity Engage Britain polled more than 4,000 British adults on their attitudes to the NHS.

The health secretary rules out the scheme for nightclubs and large events, following much criticism.

The plan will include contingency measures that would come into force if the NHS was under pressure.

The Royal College of GPs says a failure to recruit enough doctors has put services under pressure.

Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert said offering a booster dose this autumn was "a complex decision".

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert says choice between offering booster jabs in the UK or first doses elsewhere is 'too simplistic'.

It took an average of more than eight minutes to respond to urgent call-outs, NHS figures show.