Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a…
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Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s…
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Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A barking cough and stridor caused by upper airway swelling, usually worse at night. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Short horizontal eustachian tubes make ear infections common in babies. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
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