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Eczema

Eczema causes the skin to be inflamed and itchy. With good management and appropriate treatment, most people are able to control their eczema.

Childhood immunisations

Vaccines stimulate the immune system in the same way as an infection, but without causing a full-blown disease.

Vaccines are a safe way to ensure your child develops his or her own antibodies (proteins made the your immune system that usually fight against viruses and bacteria).
 

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Nightmares and terrors

Although anyone can have a nightmare or night terror, they are much more common in young children. Nightmares in children are often caused by frightening experiences, such as watching a violent TV programme or being told a scary story.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough, which is also known as pertussis, causes a severe, uncontrollable cough. It's a bacterial infection that spreads easily between people. Children can have a vaccine to prevent it.

Fever

Fevers are common in young children and are usually caused by viral infections. They can also be a side-effect of some childhood immunisations.

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