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<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />

EARLY TIMES<br />

COMPETITION!<br />

Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because<br />

there’s a new criminal mastermind in <strong>to</strong>wn ...<br />

Baby Frank!<br />

Baby Frank’s parents say that he can’t have a<br />

pet – ‘Pets are for older kids’, ‘Be happy with your<br />

teddy’, ‘They cost <strong>to</strong>o much <strong>to</strong> keep’ – which<br />

leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he<br />

REALLY wants a pet. What’s a baby <strong>to</strong> do ... ? Rob<br />

a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank<br />

the fluffy pet he so desperately wants?<br />

You can enter by visiting<br />

www.primarytimes.co.uk/competitions<br />

Early<br />

Know the signs and<br />

symp<strong>to</strong>ns of meningitis<br />

Meningitis is a disease parents fear.<br />

There are about 8,000 cases of all<br />

types of meningitis each year across<br />

the UK, with the under 5s accounting<br />

for most of these. Each case is a<br />

tragedy for the individual, their family<br />

and friends.<br />

Meningitis, the inflammation of the<br />

membranes that surround and protect<br />

the brain and spinal cord, is usually<br />

caused by bacteria or viruses<br />

Viral meningitis can make babies and<br />

young children very unwell but is<br />

rarely life-threatening. Most children<br />

will make a good recovery. However,<br />

this can take time.<br />

Bacterial meningitis can kill, so<br />

urgent medical attention is essential.<br />

Although most babies and young<br />

children make a good recovery,<br />

one in ten will die and at least a<br />

third of survivors can be left with<br />

lifelong after-effects such as hearing<br />

loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning<br />

difficulties.<br />

Some bacteria that cause meningitis<br />

can also cause septicaemia (blood<br />

poisoning) – which causes the<br />

telltale rash most commonly<br />

associated with the disease in<br />

parents’ minds. Where this happens<br />

it can lead <strong>to</strong> amputations.<br />

Charity Meningitis Now is passionate<br />

that everyone should know the signs<br />

and symp<strong>to</strong>ms of the disease and act<br />

fast should they suspect it.<br />

TODDLER MORNING -<br />

A SUNNY DAY<br />

27/09/<strong>2018</strong><br />

Mill Green Museum, AL9 5PD<br />

www.welhat.gov.uk<br />

Join us once a month for our<br />

relaxed and fun packed <strong>to</strong>ddler<br />

workshops. Listen <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />

make something <strong>to</strong>gether. Price<br />

£3.50 per <strong>to</strong>ddler.<br />

BABY RHYME TIME<br />

11/09/<strong>2018</strong> - Ongoing<br />

Hatfield Library, AL10 0LT<br />

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />

10:30am and 11:30am<br />

Baby Rhyme <strong>Times</strong> are a fun<br />

half hour session of songs and<br />

rhymes suitable for babies<br />

and <strong>to</strong>ddlers of all ages. Free.<br />

Donations welcome..<br />

TODDLER THURSDAYS<br />

27/09/<strong>2018</strong><br />

Lowewood Museum, EN11 8BH<br />

www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />

These sessions are for our young<br />

visi<strong>to</strong>rs. Come along and learn a<br />

nursery rhyme, share a s<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />

make a craft. £1.50 per child. Book<br />

places by calling the museum on<br />

01992 445596.<br />

TINY TOTS SCAMPER<br />

07/10/<strong>2018</strong><br />

Hatfield House, AL9 5NQ<br />

www.willowfoundation.org.uk<br />

This annual race is great for<br />

beginners and experienced<br />

runners alike and includes 5K<br />

and Junior 1K routes, plus a Tiny<br />

Tots Scamper for the little ones.<br />

Register online.<br />

One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs in <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />

is a local private medical Clinic with<br />

specialist nurses available <strong>to</strong> deliver<br />

appointments for all childhood<br />

vaccinations. We offer affordable<br />

prices with the option <strong>to</strong> spread the<br />

payments over 3-12 months.<br />

Full comprehensive consultations give<br />

the opportunity <strong>to</strong> discuss your family<br />

vaccination requirements for both<br />

routine and travel immunisations.<br />

Recent outbreaks of Mumps, Measles<br />

and Rubella makes the MMR 3 in 1<br />

essential for protection. New addition<br />

of Hepatitis B <strong>to</strong> the infant vaccination<br />

schedule is available and older<br />

children/siblings can be vaccinated<br />

here <strong>to</strong>o, we tailor our services <strong>to</strong> the<br />

needs of your family.<br />

The Shingles vaccine is available for<br />

adults and you do not have <strong>to</strong> be over<br />

70 <strong>to</strong> qualify for this vaccination at<br />

our facility. Recent media coverage<br />

of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)<br />

highlighted that the vaccine is now<br />

approved for both girls and boys, we<br />

offer this vaccination as part of our<br />

comprehensive immunisation service.<br />

For more information or <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>to</strong><br />

one of our advisors please call<br />

01442 331900 or visit our website:<br />

www.ones<strong>to</strong>pdoc<strong>to</strong>rs.co.uk<br />

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BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong> | www.primarytimes.co.uk/<strong>Hertfordshire</strong>

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