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Immunology

A paediatric allergy, immunology and infectious diseases (PAIID) specialist is a clinician who works across all paediatric age groups to investigate, diagnose and manage infectious, immunological and allergic disorders - find out more about this sub-specialty.

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Response to research on compulsory vaccinations

17 May 2019

�鶹��ý's immunisation expert Dr David Elliman says "compulsion may work in some countries, but it is not for us".

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Vaccinations for all – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Vaccinations for All inquiry.

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�鶹��ý responds to Northern Ireland HPV extension

9 April 2019

Boys aged 12-13 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a vaccine to protect them against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers, the Department of Health has announced. �鶹��ý responds.

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Vaccinations important and highly effective, says child health expert

27 March 2019

The �鶹��ý highly recommends vaccination and that anyone who has concerns or questions talk to their health visitor, practice nurse or general practitioner (GP).

Histio UK - Histiocytic Research Call [CLOSED]

Applications are invited for studies into the histiocytic disorder Paediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. Histio UK will consider scientific and clinical research on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and clinical care of patients with Paediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

1 November 2024

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‘Flu vaccine and the paediatrician

25 October 2018

In a guest blog anticipating the start of 'flu season, �鶹��ý immunisation experts, Professor Helen Bedford and Dr David Elliman share their thoughts on improving rates of vaccination among children, some misconceptions around the flu vaccination and the role of the paediatrician.

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�鶹��ý responds to latest data on vaccination uptake

18 September 2018

NHS Digital have released the childhood vaccination coverage statistics for 2017-18. Dr David Elliman looks at the possible factors that might be influencing uptake in routine vaccinations.

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�鶹��ý statement on the MMR vaccine

22 August 2018

Professor Helen Bedford stresses the importance of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in response to news that measles rates in Europe have hit a record high in this decade.

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Dr Shamez Ladhani appointed as Chair of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit

20 August 2018

Shamez will take over from Dr Richard Reading in September. The BPSU office, study teams, and Scientific Committee extend their gratitude to Richard for his astute leadership over the past five years.

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�鶹��ý responds to rollout of HPV for boys

24 July 2018

The Government has announced that adolescent boys will be offered the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to protect them from cancer.