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Childhood illnesses

Many childhood diseases spread easily between family members and at schools. Read on to learn more about causes, symptoms, treatments and when to see a doctor.

Children's medicines

Children don't always need medicine to get over an illness, but if you do need to give medicine, here are some useful tips.

Looking after a sick child

Find out how to best care for your child, make things easier for yourself and deal with minor accidents, plus where to go for expert help.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that mainly affects children under 5 years old, but can sometimes affect older children and adults.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

If your child has a serious illness, it’s important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

School exclusion periods

If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at day-care or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.

What causes chickenpox?

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s information on causes of chickenpox.

Chickenpox (varicella)

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to help ease symptoms and discomfort.

Chickenpox treatments

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to treat it.

Chickenpox symptoms

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to help ease the symptoms.

Chickenpox diagnosis

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how diagnose the condition.

Chickenpox prevention

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but can also occur in adults. Here’s how to prevent the condition.

Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, most common in children between 5 and 15 years. These days it’s rare thanks to effective immunisation.

Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

The best way to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease from spreading is to practise good hygiene.

Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

Your doctor can usually diagnose hand, foot and mouth disease based on age, symptoms and the appearance of sores. Laboratory tests, such as blood tests, are not usually needed.

Mumps symptoms

Symptoms of mumps usually develop 14 to 25 days after a person is infected. Find out more about common symptoms.

Hand, foot and mouth disease treatment

There is no treatment to kill the coxsackievirus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease. The symptoms usually clear up in 7 to 10 days.

Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms

How to look for the signs and symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease, as well as a more serious infection.

Whooping cough causes and diagnosis

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection passed on through close personal contact, sneezing and coughing. Find out more about its diagnosis.

Whooping cough treatments

Whooping cough (also known as 'pertussis') is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. Learn more about treatment options available.

Mumps treatments

Treatment for mumps is focused on relieving symptoms. Find out more about treatment options and self-care techniques, plus links to trusted resources.

Measles

Anyone can get measles if they haven't been vaccinated or haven't had measles before, but it's most common in kids. Learn more about this illness.

Treatment and prevention of rubella

There is no specific treatment for the rubella infection. Rubella is a vaccine preventable disease. Read more about treatment and prevention of rubella.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and what treatments are available.

Mumps prevention

Mumps is a vaccine preventable disease. Immunisation is normally effective in preventing mumps. Find out more about mumps prevention.

Measles symptoms and diagnosis

Measles begins like a bad cold and becomes worse over time. Learn more about the different symptoms of measles and how a doctor diagnoses it.

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek disease' is a fairly mild viral illness that appears as a red rash that makes children’s cheeks look like they’ve been slapped.

Roseola infantum

Roseola infantum (or roseola) is an infection that can cause a high fever followed by a rash. Find out more about causes, symptoms and treatments.

Rubella (German measles)

Rubella (also known as German measles) is best prevented by the MMR vaccination. Learn more about its distinctive rash, other symptoms and treatments.

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Search results for: "Childhood Illnesses"

Life stage

Childhood illnesses

Children's medicines

Looking after a sick child

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Whooping cough

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

School exclusion periods

What causes chickenpox?

Chickenpox (varicella)

Chickenpox treatments

Chickenpox symptoms

Chickenpox diagnosis

Chickenpox prevention

Mumps

Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

Mumps symptoms

Hand, foot and mouth disease treatment

Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms

Whooping cough causes and diagnosis

Whooping cough treatments

Mumps treatments

Measles

Treatment and prevention of rubella

Shingles

Mumps prevention

Measles symptoms and diagnosis

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Roseola infantum

Rubella (German measles)

Life stage

Childhood illnesses

Children's medicines

Looking after a sick child

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Whooping cough

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

School exclusion periods

What causes chickenpox?

Chickenpox (varicella)

Chickenpox treatments

Chickenpox symptoms

Chickenpox diagnosis

Chickenpox prevention

Mumps

Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

Mumps symptoms

Hand, foot and mouth disease treatment

Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms

Whooping cough causes and diagnosis

Whooping cough treatments

Mumps treatments

Measles

Treatment and prevention of rubella

Shingles

Mumps prevention

Measles symptoms and diagnosis

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Roseola infantum

Rubella (German measles)

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