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 Press releases January 2010

Oldham's director of public health backs mandatory code for alcohol retailers
- January 20

Oldham’s director of public health has backed government proposals set out this week, to tackle irresponsible alcohol promotions with the introduction of a mandatory code.

Oldham's director of public health urges parents to have under-5s vaccinated
- January 20

Director of public health for Oldham, Alan Higgins, is urging Oldham parents of children over six months and under five-years-old to have them vaccinated against swine flu.

New Year: New start - January 15

A new, free – and proven, weight management programme is all set to help local people kick start the New Year. 

Local children zooming to a healthy new start - January 15

Oldham’s award winning family-based, healthy lifestyle programme is back to help youngsters kick start a healthy new year.