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Children's Health
Welcome to Children’s Health. This section provides advice from our clinicians about common childhood symptoms and illnesses.
The guides below explain how to care for your child safely at home, the warning signs to look out for, and when it is important to contact the practice or seek urgent medical help.
Select a topic below to learn more.
Fever in Children: When to Seek Urgent Help
Learn the important warning signs that mean your child may need urgent medical care.
Managing Your Child’s Fever at Home
Practical advice on caring for a child with a fever, including fluids, temperature control and comfort.
Childhood Rashes: When to Seek Urgent Help
Understand the key symptoms that may indicate a serious rash and when urgent help is needed.
The Glass Test: Checking Your Child's Rash
A simple step-by-step guide to performing the glass test and understanding what the results mean.
Caring for Your Child During a Cold
Advice on helping your child recover comfortably at home and recognising when to seek further help.
Child Health: Recognising the Red Flags
Learn the key warning signs that may mean your child needs urgent medical help, including breathing problems, drowsiness, a non-fading rash and dehydration.
Decoding Your Child's Cough
Understand different types of cough sounds, including simple coughs, barking coughs and wheeze, and when to seek medical advice.
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