Common Childhood Illnesses

Parents and Carers of children will be able to seek guidance from a comprehensive new advice booklet when their child becomes ill.

The Common Childhood Illnesses handbook is an extensive and informative guide for Parents and Carers of children, from birth to five years old, to use when assessing and managing their children with minor conditions such as:

• Teething problems
• Dry skin and rashes
• Ear problems
• Fever
• Chicken pox and measles
• Bumps and bruises
• Coughs and colds

Every Parent or Carer wants to know what to do when a child is ill – this handbook can be used to learn how to care for a child at home, when to call a Doctor and when to contact Emergency Services alongside other useful local information and contacts.

The Common Childhood Illnesses booklet is a comprehensive resource that provides advice and guidance on how to safely manage common childhood illnesses and when and where to seek support and help from health services.

Common Childhood Illnesses