The Blog of Adrian Hollister

My youngest seems to have had a reaction to the MMR - covered from head to toe in what look like measles or perhaps allergy spots and bright red cheeks. Decided to call NHS direct this morning, who answered very promptly, but they didn't seem too interested - suggesting that it was likely to be an allergic reaction to the MRR jab. Given the side effects reported to the jab and the whole host of other things it could be I would have hoped for a more comprehensive check. We were not asked for example to check the spots with a glass etc. So it's off to the pharmacist as recommended by NHS direct to see what they recommend to reduce the allergic reaction. I hope this advise is good and appropriate.



If you need to contact NHS Direct you can find their web site here. Other good resources include the BBC (for example measles and allergy).

Posted by Adrian Hollister

"I had the great privilege to send my daughter to the Buzzin Brass workshop at Trinity School in Newbury on Saturday 6th March. Run by Berkshire Maestros the kids played five new arrangements starting increasing in complexity, played a few games, sang a few songs and won a few prizes for answering questions correctly. All of the teachers demonstrated new instruments and their obvious skills both with the kids and with the instruments they were playing. At the end of the event there was a concert from all of the kids to the parents which was a resounding success. Please pass on my many thanks for the event and I strongly recommend that anyone interested in music for their kids should get in contact with the Berkshire Maestros on 0118 9012370 or email johnwatts@berkshiremaestros.org.uk.

Adrian Hollister
Green Party Parliamentary Candidate for West Berkshire"

Also see the Berkshire Maestros web site.

Posted by Adrian Hollister