Common childhood illnesses

Contents

Who can help?

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

The first months

• Being sick
• Crying & colic
• Nappy rash & cradle cap
• Rashes & dry skin
• Sleeping
• Sticky eyes & eye care

Childhood illnesses

• Wheezing & breathing difficulties
• Upset tummy
• Constipation
• Coughs, colds & flu
• Earache & tonsillitis
• Fever
• Meningitis & sepsis
• Asthma
• Chickenpox & measles
• Urticaria or hives

General welfare

• Bumps, bruises & falls
• Burns & scalds
• A healthy weight
• Worried about a child
• Good mental health