Children's health
When your child's unwell, getting the right information and advice is crucial. Find out here about common problems.
Acute middle ear infection in children
If you’re a parent you’ll probably know that middle ear infections are common in children, and unfortunately they’re often painful.
Adenoid and tonsil removal
Adenoid and tonsil removal is a procedure that involves taking away small lumps of tissue at the back of your nose and throat.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of your appendix – a small tube that forms part of your large bowel.
Birthmarks
Birthmarks are markings on your skin, which can vary in size and colour, depending on the type of birthmark you have.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection, which means it spreads easily from person to person.
Colic
Colic is the term used for inconsolable, excessive crying in an otherwise healthy baby.
Fever in children
If your child’s temperature is 38°C (100.4°F) or above, then it means they have a fever.
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood viral illness, which causes blisters on your hands and feet, and ulcers in your mouth.
Head lice
Head lice are tiny insects that live on hair on your scalp and neck.
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
The MMR vaccine is a combined, single vaccination that protects against three diseases: measles, mumps and rubella (German measles).
Obesity in children
Children who are very overweight and have too much fat in their body are classed as being obese.
Seasonal flu
Flu (or influenza) is caused by a common virus that can affect your nose, throat and lungs.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of your tonsils, usually as a result of an infection. The infection may be viral or, less commonly, bacterial.
Whooping cough
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that causes severe bouts of coughing, which can last for several weeks or months.
From the blog
Scarlet fever symptoms in children – what parents need to know
Scarlet fever usually involves a sore throat, fever and rash.
Croup in children: what you need to know
Croup mainly affects children between six months and three years, but can affect older children too.
A parent’s guide to the online world – protecting your child
Social media and the Internet aren’t going away. If your child isn’t online yet, the chances are they will be soon.
Caring for your child with chickenpox
If you’re a parent, dealing with chickenpox is very likely at some point.
Spotting school stress
Stress can be hard to define; most of us feel under pressure for some reason from time to time.
Getting your child into a sleep routine
By the time your child reaches the age of five, they should be getting a good night’s sleep.
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