Search results for childhood illness
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Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?
How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin. Plus, advice on when to call an ambulance or take your child to A&E.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Symptoms
Read about symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which are categorised into inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
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Childhood cataracts - Causes
Read about the possible causes of childhood cataracts, which include genes and genetic conditions and infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, chickenpox and toxoplasmosis.
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Medicines for babies and children
Read about which medicines to use when your baby or toddler is unwell and how to use them safely, including antibiotics, ibuprofen and paracetamol.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Treatment
Read about treating developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD). Although it can't be cured, there are ways your child can be helped to manage their problems.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Symptoms
Read about symptoms of developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) in children, also known as dyspraxia.
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Moving from children's social care to adults' social care - Social care and support guide
As disabled young people reach the age of 18, a different team will take over any care services (transitioning).
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How to care for children with complex needs - Social care and support guide
Includes sources of support, children's needs, single parent carers and planning for the future.
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Differences in sex development
Find out about differences in sex development (DSDs), a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected. Some people prefer to use the term intersex.
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Thalassaemia - Thalassaemia carriers
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.