Family Health

Streptococci bacteria under a microscope

Strep A: what every parent needs to know

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Scarlet fever in children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Baby Care and Safety

Why getting your child’s vaccinations is more important now than ever

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‘It’s OK to feel overwhelmed’: our GP mum of 3 on how to cope if you and your family have to self-isolate

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Could your child have Christmas Tree Syndrome?

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Has your child got COVID, a cold or flu? How to tell – and what to do next

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Updated What is this serious new child illness? Is it connected to coronavirus and could it affect my child?

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Best free online exercise classes to keep kids active

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Kids’ coughs – when to take your child to the doctor

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Meet the expert: Dietician Sarah Almond Bushell

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Hand, foot and mouth disease: signs and symptoms

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Sunscreen for kids – how often, how much to use and expiry dates

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Do head lice jump? And 12 other common nit and head lice questions answered

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What should I do if my child has a fever on holiday?

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Urine infection in kids and how to treat it