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If you need medical help, continue to use 111 online, and in emergencies please call 999
NHS Greater Manchester is helping residents get to know where to go for medical help during the junior doctors' industrial action
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Dr Derek, wearing scrubs speaking into a microphone.
A Wigan GP is battling the tide of online ‘fake news’ about medical conditions by going digital and posting informative and engaging videos of his own on YouTube.
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Measles is about.
Measles cases are rising among young adults in the region.
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Image of pregnant woman being vaccinated. Text reads: If you’re pregnant, getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
Whooping cough rates have risen sharply in recent months. Babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.
Read more about Babies most at risk as number of whooping cough cases rise

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Image of a syringe being loaded with an MMR vaccination and a smiling child in the background
NHS Greater Manchester is succeeding in the fight against measles
Read more about MMR vaccine uptake improving across Greater Manchester

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Headshot of Sir Richard Leese and a quote from Sir Richard which reads 'This latest research reinforces what we know, that working together in partnership, locally has better outcomes and supports people to live healthier, happier lives. It's encouraging that our approach has seen increases to healthy life expectancy and better access in some services.'
Research shows that devolution enabled significant improvements in many parts of the health system in Greater Manchester
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