Common illnesses, symptoms, immunisations, red flags and when to seek help — reviewed by health-trained editors.
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s…
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Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A barking cough and stridor caused by upper airway swelling, usually worse at night. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Short horizontal eustachian tubes make ear infections common in babies. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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