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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
London mum urges vaccinations after baby hospitalised
Mum Georgia House, 29, has joined the calls, after she spent five days in London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital last year with then five-month-old Margot. The youngster, who had a cold, a cough, and a red blotchy rash, was too young at the time to be vaccinated. The infant had to be connected to oxygen and feeding tubes to help her fight the virus, and at one point, her oxygen levels were "frighteningly low". Baby Margot spent five days in hospital. (Image: SWNS) Little Margot caught the virus while she was being treated at Chelsea and Westminster in early April 2024 - for a completely separate allergic reaction. Georgia, from Clapham, southwest London, is now urging parents to vaccinate their children as the UK records a dramatic increase in the number of measles infections. There have been 500 cases of measles this year in England alone, with the rise blamed on the falling uptake of the MMR vaccine. Margot is now vaccinated against the disease. Georgia, head of revenue at a tech company, said: 'I was so nervous when we arrived at the hospital as she was really, really poorly. 'But we did feel like we were in safe hands. Georgia is calling for others to get vaccinated to help stop the spread of measles. (Image: SWNS) 'Our doctor told us that while it would be horrible for Margot, she would be okay. 'But it was still heartbreaking to see someone so small hooked up to all those machines.' At just five months old at the time, Margot was too young to be vaccinated. However, the option is available for all those over the age of one. 'It's so frustrating because this is all so preventable,' Georgia said. 'The reason we've got this spike is because of a drop in people getting vaccinated. 'The UK has lost its herd immunity. At first, they thought Margot had a cold. (Image: SWNS) 'People who aren't vaccinated are risking the lives of these little ones – and the lives of vulnerable, immunocompromised people.' Georgia and her husband James first noticed their baby girl was unwell when she developed a cough and a cold, and later a rash. But when they took Margot to two separate GPs, both dismissed it as either a typical cold or another allergic reaction to nuts - for which she'd been to hospital for on April 2. However, the family received a letter saying Margot had been exposed to measles during that visit and so they rushed her back to Chelsea and Westminster, on April 17. Georgia and James discovered Margot was the fourth paediatric case that day, they say. 'The sentiment at the hospital was definitely one of anger,' Georgia said. 'Doctors were telling me that people just don't seem to understand how serious measles is. 'And people avoiding vaccinations has been devastating because we used to not have any cases in the UK. Recommended Reading 'I don't know if people are wary of vaccines after Covid but please, please get vaccinated. 'This is completely safe - it has been around since 1968. And it could save lives.' A year on, Margot is happy and healthy but measles can be deadly or otherwise lead to very serious complications. Early symptoms include a fever, sore, red and watery eyes, coughing and sneezing. Small white spots may appear inside the mouth, and a blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days. The rash typically starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
London mum urges people to get vaccinated after baby hospitalised with measles
A mum whose baby was hospitalised with measles is urging parents to get their kids vaccinated - after a child reportedly contracted the disease and died over the weekend. Mum Georgia House, 29, has joined the calls, after she spent five days in London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital last year with then five-month-old Margot. The youngster, who had a cold, a cough, and a red blotchy rash, was too young at the time to be vaccinated. The infant had to be connected to oxygen and feeding tubes to help her fight the virus, and at one point, her oxygen levels were "frighteningly low". Baby Margot spent five days in hospital. (Image: SWNS) Little Margot caught the virus while she was being treated at Chelsea and Westminster in early April 2024 - for a completely separate allergic reaction. Georgia, from Clapham, southwest London, is now urging parents to vaccinate their children as the UK records a dramatic increase in the number of measles infections. There have been 500 cases of measles this year in England alone, with the rise blamed on the falling uptake of the MMR vaccine. Margot is now vaccinated against the disease. Georgia, head of revenue at a tech company, said: 'I was so nervous when we arrived at the hospital as she was really, really poorly. 'But we did feel like we were in safe hands. Georgia is calling for others to get vaccinated to help stop the spread of measles. (Image: SWNS) 'Our doctor told us that while it would be horrible for Margot, she would be okay. 'But it was still heartbreaking to see someone so small hooked up to all those machines.' At just five months old at the time, Margot was too young to be vaccinated. However, the option is available for all those over the age of one. 'It's so frustrating because this is all so preventable,' Georgia said. 'The reason we've got this spike is because of a drop in people getting vaccinated. 'The UK has lost its herd immunity. At first, they thought Margot had a cold. (Image: SWNS) 'People who aren't vaccinated are risking the lives of these little ones – and the lives of vulnerable, immunocompromised people.' Georgia and her husband James first noticed their baby girl was unwell when she developed a cough and a cold, and later a rash. But when they took Margot to two separate GPs, both dismissed it as either a typical cold or another allergic reaction to nuts - for which she'd been to hospital for on April 2. However, the family received a letter saying Margot had been exposed to measles during that visit and so they rushed her back to Chelsea and Westminster, on April 17. Georgia and James discovered Margot was the fourth paediatric case that day, they say. 'The sentiment at the hospital was definitely one of anger,' Georgia said. 'Doctors were telling me that people just don't seem to understand how serious measles is. 'And people avoiding vaccinations has been devastating because we used to not have any cases in the UK. Recommended Reading London's 'most patriotic estate' has England flags cut down See the moment London dad tackled burglar to the ground Rare one-in-100000 albino squirrel spotted in south London 'I don't know if people are wary of vaccines after Covid but please, please get vaccinated. 'This is completely safe - it has been around since 1968. And it could save lives.' A year on, Margot is happy and healthy but measles can be deadly or otherwise lead to very serious complications. Early symptoms include a fever, sore, red and watery eyes, coughing and sneezing. Small white spots may appear inside the mouth, and a blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days. The rash typically starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dog sparks major rescue mission after falling in Scots Outlander gorge
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Lomond Mountain Rescue Team and Police Scotland all rushed to Finnich Glen, near Killearn, Stirling, after a dog fell in to the gorge on Monday morning. A dog fell in to a glen at a beauty spot featured in hit TV series Outlander. The dog fell in to the Devil's Pulpit, also known as Finnich Glen, near Killearn, Stirling, on Monday morning. It's understood the two-year-old female pet skidded on some mud and slid down in to the glen. Fortunately, a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) team were conducting a training exercise nearby and quickly sprung into action. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.32am on Monday, 21 July, to reports of a dog stuck in the Devil's Pulpit, Killearn. 'Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene to support our emergency service partners. "The dog was safely rescued from the glen. "Crews then left the scene at 1.27pm after ensuring the area was safe." Police Scotland were also called to the scene. A spokesperson said: 'Around 11.20am on Monday, 21 July, 2025, officers received a report of a dog having fallen at Finnich Glen. 'The dog was safely recovered.' Lomond Mountain Rescue Team (Lomond MRT) were also called out, dispatching seven of their volunteer team members to the scene. David Dodson, of Lomond MRT, said: 'She was cold and looked a bit shocked about it all, but was otherwise well.' It's not the first time a dog has sparked a major rescue operation at the spot. In December last year, we told how a dog had a miraculous escape after plunging 100-feet into the gorge. Lomond MRT were called out after the pet dog, named Margot, suffered the fall. A spokesperson for Lomond MRT said: 'Once on scene, a rescue plan was agreed and a rigging system was quickly and efficiently organised to lower a team member down to the dog. 'The dog; Margot, was very cooperative with its rescuer, and was soon hauled back up onto the bank, where it was reunited with its owner and taken to be checked over by a vet. 'Amazingly, little Margot has only some bumps and scrapes to show for her adventures!' Margot's relieved owner Clare Denton posted: "Thank you so much for rescuing our Margot!! You really are all amazing and we will forever be grateful to you!" Nick Denton posted: "Thank you for rescuing our Margie. From Granny and Grandpa." A number of rescue missions have been sparked within the Devil's Pulpit in recent years, with fire and rescue, police and mountain rescue teams being drafted in to help free people trapped within the glen after its popularity soared when it featured in Outlander as The Liar's Spring. In April 2021, a man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after plunging 100-feet into the gorge. The 24-year-old from the Dundee area was understood to have fallen when he attempted to snap a photograph of the glen and was treated for spinal and chest injuries. And in July 2020, a couple from Fife had to be rescued after getting stuck while taking part in 'canyoning' - a craze which can be carried out across a variety of terrain and involves scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming - through the Carnock Burn which runs through the glen. They became stuck and unable to make their way out of the glen and became stranded for several hours before being rescued. In June 2017, a 55-year-old man fell 50 feet into the glen and had to be rescued and just months later, rescue teams were called to the location again when two swimmers – clad only in swimsuits – were pulled to safety after being trapped for three hours.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Margot Robbie shouts packed London restaurant cocktails
Barbie star Margot Robbie splashed out on her favourite Papa Salt cocktails for over 100 diners when she ate out at the Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London. Robbie was joined by her husband Tom Ackerley and her friends Josey McNamara, Regan Riskas and Charlie Maas for an Aussie lunch whilst the sun shined outside. Margot and friends shared chicken parmigianas, big steaks and Caesar salads in a signature pink booth in the middle of the restaurant. It is believed the 35-year-old Australian actress and her friends were dining with founders of the restaurant, Australian Prue Freeman and husband Tom Onions. As she left, the generous Hollywood star insisted on treating the room full of diners to a cocktail made from her own gin, Papa Salt. A diner on the day said: "Margot, her husband and friends were having a wonderful time and couldn't get enough of the classic Aussie cuisine on offer which must have been a taste of home. "They enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails and even shouted everyone in the restaurant a cocktail made from her gin including her signature serve – Papa Salt with ice, soda, a large slice of a fresh orange and black pepper." Barbie star Margot Robbie splashed out on her favourite Papa Salt cocktails for over 100 diners when she ate out at the Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London. Robbie was joined by her husband Tom Ackerley and her friends Josey McNamara, Regan Riskas and Charlie Maas for an Aussie lunch whilst the sun shined outside. Margot and friends shared chicken parmigianas, big steaks and Caesar salads in a signature pink booth in the middle of the restaurant. It is believed the 35-year-old Australian actress and her friends were dining with founders of the restaurant, Australian Prue Freeman and husband Tom Onions. As she left, the generous Hollywood star insisted on treating the room full of diners to a cocktail made from her own gin, Papa Salt. A diner on the day said: "Margot, her husband and friends were having a wonderful time and couldn't get enough of the classic Aussie cuisine on offer which must have been a taste of home. "They enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails and even shouted everyone in the restaurant a cocktail made from her gin including her signature serve – Papa Salt with ice, soda, a large slice of a fresh orange and black pepper." Barbie star Margot Robbie splashed out on her favourite Papa Salt cocktails for over 100 diners when she ate out at the Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London. Robbie was joined by her husband Tom Ackerley and her friends Josey McNamara, Regan Riskas and Charlie Maas for an Aussie lunch whilst the sun shined outside. Margot and friends shared chicken parmigianas, big steaks and Caesar salads in a signature pink booth in the middle of the restaurant. It is believed the 35-year-old Australian actress and her friends were dining with founders of the restaurant, Australian Prue Freeman and husband Tom Onions. As she left, the generous Hollywood star insisted on treating the room full of diners to a cocktail made from her own gin, Papa Salt. A diner on the day said: "Margot, her husband and friends were having a wonderful time and couldn't get enough of the classic Aussie cuisine on offer which must have been a taste of home. "They enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails and even shouted everyone in the restaurant a cocktail made from her gin including her signature serve – Papa Salt with ice, soda, a large slice of a fresh orange and black pepper."
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Barbie at Bondi: Margot Robbie shouts packed West London restaurant a round of her favourite cocktails
Barbie star Margot Robbie splashed out on her favourite Papa Salt cocktails for over 100 diners when she ate out at the Australian restaurant Bondi Green in London this week. Margot was joined by her husband Tom Ackerley and her friends Josey McNamara, Regan Riskas and Charlie Maas for a delicious, heathy Aussie lunch whilst the sun shined outside. Margot and friends shared chicken parmigianas, big steaks and Caesar salads in a signature pink booth in the middle of the restaurant. It is believed the 35-year-old Australian actress and her friends were dining with founders of the restaurant, Australian Prue Freeman and husband Tom Onions. As she left, the generous Hollywood star insisted on treating the room full of diners to a cocktail made from her own gin, Papa Salt. A diner on the day said: 'Margot, her husband and friends were having a wonderful time and couldn't get enough of the classic Aussie cuisine on offer which must have been a taste of home. They enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails and even shouted everyone in the restaurant a cocktail made from her gin including her signature serve – Papa Salt with ice, soda, a large slice of a fresh orange and black pepper."
