More About Childhood Illness
When it comes to your child's health, it's always better to be safe than sorry. If you are ever in doubt about your child's health, talk to a health professional. Serious childhood illnesses are extremely rare. But, if you think your child might be affected, always trust your instincts and get medical help straight away.
Recognising signs of serious illness
Treating a high temperature in children
If your child has to go to hospital
Leg and foot problems in children
Serious conditions and special needs in children
Diarrhoea and vomiting in children
Constipation and soiling in children
For more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of childhood conditions, such as asthma, eczema, head lice, croup, bronchiolitis, and Kawasaki disease, go to the Health A-Z.
- > Serious Conditions and Special Needs in Children
- > Recognising Signs of Serious Illness
- > Looking After a Sick Child
- > Treating a High Temperature in Children
- > Children's Medicines
- > Common Childhood Illnesses
- > Infectious Illnesses
- > If Your Child has to Go to Hospital
- > Leg and Foot Problems in Children
- > Meningitis in Children
- > Diarrhoea and Vomiting in Children
- > Eczema in Young Children
- > Threadworms in Children
- > Constipation and Soiling in Children
- > Head Lice
- > Croup
- > Bronchiolitis
- > Kawasaki Disease




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