Common childhood illnesses and wellbeing

Contents

Who can help?

• A guide to services
• Know the basics
• Children's medicines

The first months

• Crying and colic
• Being sick
• Sticky eyes and conjunctivitis
• Nappy Rash, rashes and dry skin

Childhood illnesses, conditions and injuries

• Teething trouble
• Fever
• Coughs, colds and flu
• Wheezing and breathing difficulties
• Asthma
• Allergies and rashes
• Upset tummy
• Constipation
• Ear infections and tonsillitis
• Chickenpox and measles
• Bumps and bruises
• Burns and scalds

More serious issues

• Choking
• How to resuscitate a child
• Meningitis
• Household accidents
• Immunisations

General wellbeing

• Healthy kids
• Smokefree homes
• Sun safety

 

• Useful contacts