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.
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.
Glue ear
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.
Eating disorders in children and teenagers
The pandemic has fuelled concerns about eating disorders. We offer support and advice for worried parents, including warning signs to watch for.
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.
Caring for your child with chickenpox
If you’re a parent, dealing with chickenpox is very likely at some point.
Common childhood viruses [Podcast]
In this podcast, Specialist Health Editor, Alice Windsor, is joined by Bupa GP, Dr Samantha Wild, to discuss common childhood viruses.
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