Immunisations, childhood
Immunisations given to babies and children to protect against disease Most immunisations (also known as vaccinations) are given during childhood. They are usually given by injection. Immunisation programmes have dramatically improved the health ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Accidents in childhood
Accidents are the most common cause of death among children aged between one and 15. Find out why they must be taken seriously. Accidents are common in childhood. Most of them aren't serious, but a significant number each year are fatal or cause ... [... more]
BBC |
A programme for evaluating childhood immunisation.
The COVER programme monitors immunisation coverage data for children in the United Kingdom who reach their first, second or fifth birthday during each evaluation quarter. This information is promptly fed back to local level, creating the ... [... more]
Health Protection Agency |
Broken Childhood Box Set
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24 Studio |
Dyspraxia (childhood)
Dyspraxia, clumsy child syndrome, developmental co-ordination disorder, DCD, minimal brain dysfunction, motor learning difficulty, perceptuo-motor dysfunction, disorder of attention - motor control and perception (DAMP). Dyspraxia is a motor ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Cataracts, childhood
Clouding of the lens in the eye, affecting babies or children Cataracts are cloudy patches or areas in the lens inside your eye. The lens in the eye is normally clear. If parts of the lens are cloudy (opaque), light cannot pass through ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Common childhood diseases
Red, quite itchy, spots or blisters are scattered over the entire body and the child has a moderate fever. Some diseases, such as chickenpox, give immunity for the rest of your life, which is why often only children get these ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Enchanted Little Moments 2009 Mini Desk Calendar
Enchanted Little Moments Mini Desk Calendar: Cherish those special moments from childhood with Becky Kelly's Enchanted Little Moments 2009 Calendar. Inspirational quotes and Becky's signature watercolor art bring a sense of nostalgia and warmt [... more]
Calendar Club CA |
Poisoning in childhood
Poisoning means ingesting toxic substances and is common in childhood. Fortunately, in most cases, the child only swallows a tiny amount of poison and comes to no harm, but every year some children become very ill and a few die. Most poisoning ... [... more]
BBC |
Childhood lymphomas
The causes, symptoms and treatments of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hearing that a child has lymphoma is devastating. They and their family will need every reserve of energy and optimism to battle through what can be very gruelling ... [... more]
BBC |
Cold sores in childhood
What causes cold sores in children and how to prevent recurring outbreaks Cold sores may be unsightly, but they're common among young children. We look at the causes and the best ways to prevent recurrent outbreaks. Cold sores are recurrent ... [... more]
BBC |
Head injury in childhood
The head injuries that may occur among children and how to treat them Head injuries are common in children and, although most are minor, they can cause particular concern because of the risk of damage to very delicate and important areas. A head ... [... more]
BBC |
