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CHILDREN’S HEALTH INFORMATION & RESOURCES THAT CAN BE TRUSTED

As a parent, you’re probably concerned about keeping your children safe and healthy. You take care of their bumps and bruises, as well as comfort them when they’re ill.

Whether you’re dealing with a nappy rash or worrying if a high temperature is something more serious, the health of your children is always on your mind as a parent. Pure Medical provide a comprehensive range of information about children’s health issues, with symptoms, causes, treatment and when to seek medical assistance.

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The Basics

Children's Immunisations

Children’s Immunisations

As a parent, you’re probably concerned about keeping your child safe and healthy…
CHILDREN’S IMMUNISATIONS

After Child Gets Vaccines

After A Vaccine

Vaccines protect your child from diseases like polio, measles, and whooping…
AFTER A VACCINE

When to Call 111

When to use 111

When you need medical treatment or advice quickly, but it’s not an emergency, dial NHS 111.
WHEN TO CALL 111

Detecting Learning Disabilities

Detecting Learning Disabilities

A learning disability is a condition that impairs a person’s capacity to receive…
LEARNING DISABILITIES

When to call 999

When to Call 999

Most people will either see or be involved in an accident at some point in their lives or may face a medical emergency.
WHEN TO CALL 999

Childhood Symptoms

Your Childs Cough

YOUR CHILD’S COUGH

Your child’s body is doing its job when he or she coughs. Coughing is a reflex that clears the throat and chest of fluid…

YOUR CHILD’S COUGH

Baby's Cold

Is it a Cold?

Colds are common among babies & children. During their first year, babies can catch eight or more illnesses…
IS IT A COLD?

Child's Fever

Children’s Fever

If you’re a parent, you’re all too familiar with this scenario. It feels warm when you place your hand on your sick child’s forehead…
CHILDREN’S FEVER

Childs Diarrhoea

What is the Cause of Diarrhoea?

What causes children to get diarrhoea more frequently than adults? What can you do to help your child feel better?

CAUSES OF DIARRHOEA

Child's Constipation

Constipation
Treatment

Has your child ever said, “Mum, it hurts when I poo”?  Constipation, a relatively common condition in children, is the most likely cause…
CONSTIPATION TREATMENT

Child Being Sick

Why Is My Child sick?

No one enjoys being sick, especially children. It can, however, cause you to be concerned. A child who is vomiting but does not have a fever…
WHY IS MY CHILD SICK?

Childs Skin Rash

Skin Rashes

Many childhood disorders are caused by bacteria or viruses and can create a rash.

SKIN RASHES

Child Growing Pains

Growing Pains

Are your child’s aching legs keeping them awake at night? They might be going through…

GROWING PAINS

Common Problems

Children's Flu

Children and Flu

Can you tell if your child has the flu? Knowing the signs, causes, and therapies will assist you in caring for your child…
CHILDREN AND FLU

Understanding Croup

Understanding Croup

Croup is a disorder in which your baby’s upper airways become irritated and swell. Your youngster will have difficulty…
UNDERSTANDING CROUP

Whooping Cough

Whooping Cough

Pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough) is a bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat. It is easily shared…
WHOOPING COUGH

Measles

What Is Measles?

Measles is a viral infection. In the mucus of the nose and throat, the measles virus thrives. It is transmitted through…
WHAT IS MEASLES?

Fifth Disease

Fifth Disease

Fifth illness, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection that affects children of school-age…
FIFTH DISEASE

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection that causes ulcers…
HAND, FOOT, & MOUTH

Facts about Rotavirus

Facts About Rotavirus

The rotavirus is an intestinal virus that causes diarrhoea and other symptoms. It’s highly contagious and the leading…
FACTS ABOUT ROTAVIRUS

Child Intestinal Disorders

Intestinal Disorders

“I’m not feeling well,” almost every parent has heard their child say. I’m unable to attend school.” When this occurs, you…
INTESTINAL DISORDERS

Common Child Skin Problems

Skin Problems

Cradle cap, molluscum, acne, roseola, and fifth disease are just a few of the skin disorders that affect infants and young…
SKIN PROBLEMS

Bedwetting in Children

Bedwetting in Children

Your child can’t seem to get through the night without peeing the bed, no matter how hard they try. You’re irritated…
BEDWETTING

Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

In the United Kingdom, one-third of children are overweight or obese. And the number is still rising. Weight-related…
CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Child Broken Bones

Broken Bones

You’ve undoubtedly been there before if you’re a parent. When your youngster returns home from the football field…
BROKEN BONES

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Anxiety Disorders

From time to time, all youngsters have worries and fears. Whether it’s the monster in the closet, the huge test at the…
ANXIETY DISORDERS

Childhood Stammering

Help a Child Who Stutters

A child between the ages of 2 and 5 is likely to have a phase of transient stuttering…
A CHILD STUTTER

Chronic Conditions

Childhood Asthma

Asthma in Children

Childhood asthma is the same lung illness that adults suffer, although children’s symptoms are often different. This…
ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP)

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a set of conditions affecting muscle movement and coordination. Vision…
CEREBRAL PALSY

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary illness, meaning you get it from your parents. It alters the way your body produces…
CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Support & Resources

Pain Management - Find a doctor

Find a Doctor

This directory can help you find extensive information on doctors in your area…

Pain Management - Support

Where to Get Help

This resource list will assist you and your family in finding relief from chronic pain…

Arthritis Action

ARTHRITIS ACTION

This website is a fantastic resource for folks who suffer from arthritis…

British Association for the Study of Headache

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF HEADACHE

This foundation’s website serves as a resource for headache sufferers and doctors…

BRAIN AND SPINE FOUNDATION

BRAIN AND SPINE FOUNDATION

The Brain & Spine Foundation is the only national charity in the United Kingdom that provides information and support…

THE BRAIN CHARITY

THE BRAIN CHARITY

Anyone with a neurological ailment, as well as their family, friends, and carers, can receive emotional support, and practical assistance…
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