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...
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...
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine and has several different causes.
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...
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...
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...
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, usually as a result of an infection by either a virus or bacteria.
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