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Meningitis - how to recognise the signs
According to recent research, six out of 10 parents wouldn't feel confident about recognising the signs of meningitis.
According to recent research, six out of 10 parents wouldn't feel confident about recognising the signs of meningitis.
Factsheets for parents of children with arthritis
Arthritis Care has three factsheets on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) covering oligoarticular JIA, polyarticular JIA and systemic JIA.
Arthritis Care has three factsheets on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) covering oligoarticular JIA, polyarticular JIA and systemic JIA.
Children should eat more oily fish, says Doc
In this video, Dr Carrie Ruxton says children should have more oily fish in their diet.
In this video, Dr Carrie Ruxton says children should have more oily fish in their diet.
Group B Strep
Group B Strep (GBS) is a bacterial infection which can cause septicaemia, pneumonia and meningitis in new-born babies.
Group B Strep (GBS) is a bacterial infection which can cause septicaemia, pneumonia and meningitis in new-born babies.
A guide to good eye health
More than 90% of us fear losing our sight, but hardly any of us know how to prevent it.
More than 90% of us fear losing our sight, but hardly any of us know how to prevent it.
Selective mutism
Selectively Mute Children will speak in some situations, but be silent in others. Gabrielle Shoreman shares her experience as a mother of a selectively mute child.
Selectively Mute Children will speak in some situations, but be silent in others. Gabrielle Shoreman shares her experience as a mother of a selectively mute child.
Poisoning
Poisoning may conjure up images of shady characters in Victorian times adding arsenic to tea, but is a potential threat to children.
Poisoning may conjure up images of shady characters in Victorian times adding arsenic to tea, but is a potential threat to children.
Penis caught in zip
This is the sort of condition you expect to see alongside the child with a saucepan on his head.
This is the sort of condition you expect to see alongside the child with a saucepan on his head.
Rashes
This symptom is often a cause of great concern amongst parents, especially when it is of rapid onset and florid.
This symptom is often a cause of great concern amongst parents, especially when it is of rapid onset and florid.
Sticky Eye
A sticky eye does not always mean that there is an infection and so does not always require antibiotics.
A sticky eye does not always mean that there is an infection and so does not always require antibiotics.
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea – the explosive uncontrollable evacuation of the bowels which can leave you in a terrible mess. Understanding how it happens can help you avoid it entirely.
Diarrhoea – the explosive uncontrollable evacuation of the bowels which can leave you in a terrible mess. Understanding how it happens can help you avoid it entirely.
Febrile Fits
A symptom that turns an otherwise trivial illness into a major episode of anguish for parents.
A symptom that turns an otherwise trivial illness into a major episode of anguish for parents.
Food Allergies
Pinpointing a food allergy can prove to be extremely difficult. Being aware of what goes into the body is an excellent starting point.
Pinpointing a food allergy can prove to be extremely difficult. Being aware of what goes into the body is an excellent starting point.
Gluten sensitivity and Coeliac Disease
A drug-free solution to an uncomfortable problem which affects children and adults alike.
A drug-free solution to an uncomfortable problem which affects children and adults alike.
Hay Fever
This condition can range from the amusing novelty of a good hearty sneeze to the absolute misery of constantly itching eyes, roof of the mouth and nose, and a clear nasal discharge.
This condition can range from the amusing novelty of a good hearty sneeze to the absolute misery of constantly itching eyes, roof of the mouth and nose, and a clear nasal discharge.
Eczema a persistent fiend
A childhood condition that often persists into adulthood, eczema can have you itching, wriggling and scratching all night long.
A childhood condition that often persists into adulthood, eczema can have you itching, wriggling and scratching all night long.
Creepy crawlies on the skin, slimy creatures deep within
Discovering the joys of living nature in your child’s hair can be an alarming sight. Preparing yourself for the worst means you'll cope with every situation.
Discovering the joys of living nature in your child’s hair can be an alarming sight. Preparing yourself for the worst means you'll cope with every situation.
