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They need a jab

PARENTS of children in the Isle of Man are being urged to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles.

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TAKING OFF: The stretcher is passed on to the service. From left, Ed Chinn, Win Kewley, Jeanne Eriksen, Corey Young and Neal Mellon

Help to save lives

THE island’s air ambulance has vital new equipment thanks to a charity donation.

The battle against infection

THE battle to prevent and control infection in the hospital was discussed at the Department of Health’s 16th annual Infection Prevention and Control Conference.

3,000 admitted to hospital with respiratory problems

MORE than 3,000 patients have been admitted to Noble’s Hospital with respiratory problems in the past three years.

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ASBESTOS PLEDGE: Peter Karran says all school should be free from the material by the end of 2014/15

Low asbestos risk at 20 Isle of Man schools

ALL schools should be clear of all asbestos within three years, MHKs were told this week.

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Hip ops: no need to worry, say Manx medics

CONCERN about the safety of metal-on-metal hip replacements should not apply to patients who have had surgery in the Isle of Man, the Department of Health has confirmed.

Health Minister David Anderson MHK at the summit

A healthy approach

YOUR health, your way.

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ANGER: Protesters outside The Harley Medical Group office in London, calling for clinics to replace PIP breast implants free of charge

Advice to women with PIP breast implants

WITH concerns still ongoing over the scandal surrounding potentially deficient breast implants made by French company Poly Implant Prosthése (PIP), the Department of Health has issued advice to affected women.

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Weather for Isle of Man

Thursday 23 February 2012

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Temperature: 9 C to 12 C

Wind Speed: 22 mph

Wind direction: South west

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