Family and child health

Family and child health

Scarlet fever is an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria, characterised by a rash.
 
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Sinusitis is inflammation of the linings of the sinuses that surround the nose. Common symptoms include a tender face and a blocked nose. It's often caused by an infection...

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Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects speech, movement, posture and co-ordination. Symptoms are usually first seen in children before they are two, and vary widely in...

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Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine and has several different causes.

 About scoliosis
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A squint is when one eye looks in a different direction to the other when focusing on an object.
 
The condition is usually diagnosed when your child is young...

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Bronchiolitis is a breathing condition caused by a viral infection. Infants between three and six months are most commonly affected, though it can occur up to two years. It...

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This factsheet is for people who have tetanus, or who would like information about it.

Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection. It affects your brain and...

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Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, usually as a result of an infection by either a virus or bacteria.
 
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