Influenza
Flu symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever and muscle aches. You can treat flu symptoms at home with rest, fluids and paracetamol. See your doctor if your child’s symptoms don’t improve or if your child is very unwell. To prevent flu spread, wash hands, cover when coughing, and vavccinate your child when recommended.
Flu symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever and muscle aches. You can treat flu symptoms at home with rest, fluids and paracetamol. See your doctor if your child’s symptoms don’t improve or if your child is very unwell. To prevent flu spread, wash hands, cover when coughing, and vavccinate your child when recommended.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux and GORD
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is when your child brings the contents of his stomach back up into his food pipe or mouth. Reflux symptoms usually start within the first month of birth. Most babies grow out of reflux by the time they’re toddlers. For mild reflux, feed your baby in an upright position and keep her upright for about 30 minutes after feeds. Thickened breastmilk or formula might help.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is when your child brings the contents of his stomach back up into his food pipe or mouth. Reflux symptoms usually start within the first month of birth. Most babies grow out of reflux by the time they’re toddlers. For mild reflux, feed your baby in an upright position and keep her upright for about 30 minutes after feeds. Thickened breastmilk or formula might help.
Food poisoning
Food poisoning is an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Food poisoning and is caused by eating poorly stored or cooked food that contains germs, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Follow good food hygiene practices to prevent food poisoning.
Food poisoning is an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Food poisoning and is caused by eating poorly stored or cooked food that contains germs, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Follow good food hygiene practices to prevent food poisoning.
Febrile convulsions
During a febrile convulsion, a child’s body will stiffen and jerk around. He’ll lose consciousness, and his eyes might roll backward. Symptoms don’t last long. If your child is having a convulsion, remove harmful objects nearby. If possible, video and time the convulsion. Call an ambulance if the convulsion lasts longer than five minutes or your child isn’t breathing. Start CPR if your child isn’t breathing. See your doctor or go to a hospital emergency department if it’s your child’s first convulsion or you’re worried about your child’s symptoms.
During a febrile convulsion, a child’s body will stiffen and jerk around. He’ll lose consciousness, and his eyes might roll backward. Symptoms don’t last long. If your child is having a convulsion, remove harmful objects nearby. If possible, video and time the convulsion. Call an ambulance if the convulsion lasts longer than five minutes or your child isn’t breathing. Start CPR if your child isn’t breathing. See your doctor or go to a hospital emergency department if it’s your child’s first convulsion or you’re worried about your child’s symptoms.
COVID-19 infection - clinical picture in adults and children
COVID-19 is a respiratory tract infection caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It was first diagnosed in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
COVID-19 is a respiratory tract infection caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It was first diagnosed in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Colds
Colds are very common in children, especially in winter. Cold symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat and ears, cough and headache. There’s no treatment that can make colds go away more quickly. But paracetamol or ibuprofen, fluids and saline nose spray can help with symptoms. See your doctor if your child’s symptoms don’t improve, or if your child is very unwell. You can slow colds spreading if you wash hands and cover mouths when coughing.
Colds are very common in children, especially in winter. Cold symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat and ears, cough and headache. There’s no treatment that can make colds go away more quickly. But paracetamol or ibuprofen, fluids and saline nose spray can help with symptoms. See your doctor if your child’s symptoms don’t improve, or if your child is very unwell. You can slow colds spreading if you wash hands and cover mouths when coughing.
Cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy can have problems like muscle weakness, stiffness, awkwardness, slowness and shakiness, as well as difficulty with balance. Some children have mild symptoms and can walk and communicate well. Others need to use a wheelchair and have difficulty doing everyday things. Getting a clear diagnosis of cerebral palsy before 12 months can be difficult and take a long time. Early intervention services can improve your child’s outcomes and quality of life.
Children with cerebral palsy can have problems like muscle weakness, stiffness, awkwardness, slowness and shakiness, as well as difficulty with balance. Some children have mild symptoms and can walk and communicate well. Others need to use a wheelchair and have difficulty doing everyday things. Getting a clear diagnosis of cerebral palsy before 12 months can be difficult and take a long time. Early intervention services can improve your child’s outcomes and quality of life.
Breastfeeding on vacation
Vacations with a baby who is still breastfeeding are easier to organize and more enjoyable. The food is always there, at the right temperature and hygienically safe, so you can feed your baby at any time.
Vacations with a baby who is still breastfeeding are easier to organize and more enjoyable. The food is always there, at the right temperature and hygienically safe, so you can feed your baby at any time.
How to read with a child?
Reading with a child is an activity that actively involves the child and represents one of the most comprehensive development stimuli. It also offers closeness with the parent, play-like exploration, word exchange, encouragement, naming, a strong emotional experience, and an opportunity to explore and understand the objects and events surrounding the child.
Reading with a child is an activity that actively involves the child and represents one of the most comprehensive development stimuli. It also offers closeness with the parent, play-like exploration, word exchange, encouragement, naming, a strong emotional experience, and an opportunity to explore and understand the objects and events surrounding the child.
E-cigarettes - new tobacco products
E-cigarettes - a typical 21st-century product, a result of technology penetration into all pores of society. Their operation is based on heating a liquid (which usually contains nicotine) and creating a mixture of small particles that are released into the air.
E-cigarettes - a typical 21st-century product, a result of technology penetration into all pores of society. Their operation is based on heating a liquid (which usually contains nicotine) and creating a mixture of small particles that are released into the air.