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Children’s Health
This section provides advice from our clinicians about common childhood symptoms and illnesses.
Select a topic below to learn how to care for your child safely at home, what warning signs to look for, and when to seek help.
Caring for Your Child During a Cold
Advice on helping your child recover comfortably at home and when to seek further help.
Understanding Your Child’s Cough
Common causes of cough in children and what symptoms to expect.
Managing Your Child’s Fever at Home
Practical advice on fluids, comfort and temperature management.
Fever in Children: When to Seek Urgent Help
Important warning signs that mean your child may need urgent medical care.
Childhood Rashes: When to Seek Urgent Help
How to recognise worrying rashes and when urgent help is needed.
The Glass Test: Checking Your Child’s Rash
A simple guide to the glass test and what the result means.
Your Child’s Vaccination Appointment: What to Expect
What happens during a childhood immunisation appointment and how to prepare.