8 articles tagged with “baby illness”
Recognising chickenpox in babies, home care tips, when chickenpox is dangerous in young infants, when to seek medical help, and the varicella vaccine situation in the UK.
Understanding croup's distinctive barking cough, why the steam bathroom myth doesn't hold up, what actually helps, steroid treatment, and when to call 999.
What happens during febrile seizures, how common they are, what to do in the moment, why fever reducers don't prevent them, and the reassuring long-term evidence.
UTIs in babies are easy to miss because the symptoms are non-specific — this guide explains what to look for, how a diagnosis is made, how UTIs are treated, and when further investigation is needed.
Bronchiolitis is the most common serious respiratory illness in babies under one — this guide covers what it is, how to care for your baby at home, and the clear signs that mean you need to go to hospital.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness in young children — this guide covers the characteristic symptoms, how long it lasts, when to keep your baby away from nursery, and what to watch for.
Meningitis is a medical emergency — this guide covers the symptoms to recognise in babies, how to do the glass test, what the NHS vaccinations protect against, and when to call 999 without hesitation.
RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and a major reason babies under one are hospitalised in the UK — here is everything you need to know about symptoms, risk, the new prevention options, and when to act.