Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenNHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeChildline
Confidential help and advice
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0800 1111
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wwww.childline.org.ukLift the Baby video: New campaign launched to raise awareness of safe sleeping with babies
Players from London Irish Rugby Club have teamed up with health chiefs to launch a major video campaign aimed at cutting baby deaths. The Lift the Baby campaign comes after figures showed more than 130 babies die in the UK every year because of unsafe sleeping.
It’s now available on YouTube and there is also a dedicated Lift the Baby website giving a wide range of safe sleeping advice from the Lullaby Trust: www.liftthebaby.org.ukThe Berkshire Child Health App
A new app has been created with advice on a wide range of common childhood illnesses.
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itunes.apple.comVaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
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www.nhs.ukChildhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
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www.nhs.uk