Family Health

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When should children have an eye test?

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Whooping cough: what is it and why is it on the rise?

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Top Testers’ Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: summer holidays special

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Top Testers’ Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: Treating keratosis pilaris, checking moles and stopping a hair pulling habit

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Top Testers’ Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: dealing with sleepless nights and help for postpartum depression

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Top Testers’ Clinic with Dr Philippa Kaye: Overcoming poo anxiety and tips for post-natal weight loss

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Slapped Cheek Disease in children: how to spot it and treat it

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How to tell if your child has heat exhaustion or heatstroke – and what to do

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Threadworms in babies and children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Is it safe for my child to drink slushies?

Child itching hand scabies

Cases on the rise in the UK Scabies and children: how to spot it, treat it and get rid of it

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Spots and rashes in pictures in children, toddlers & babies

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Swimmer’s ear: how to spot it and treat it in your child

10 of the best baby and toddler toothbrushes

11 of the best toothbrushes for babies, toddlers and children – tried and tested

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Does my child need a polio booster?