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World Service,28 May 1997,13 mins

Preventing Hib In African Children

Health Matters

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The stigma of epilepsy and a look at dentistry in Nepal. Children are finally being vaccinated for Hib in Africa. Previously the vaccine was only effective on those over 12 months old. It protects against meningitis and pneumonia. How modern dentistry is being rolled out in Nepal and how adult epileptics can deal with some of discrimination and issues around treatment.

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