How do respiratory viruses spread? Respiratory viruses are spread from person to person by: breathing in droplets when someone with the virus breathes, coughs or sneezes touching a contaminated surface or object that a person…
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Babies and children are at particular risk of sunburn and skin damage because of their delicate skin. Exposure to UV radiation during the first 15 years of life greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.…
Routines: the basics Family routines set out how families organise themselves to get things done, spend time together and have fun. Routines help family members know who should do what, when, in what order and how often.…
What are developmental milestones? Developmental milestones are a set of age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. While all babies grow and develop at different rates, tracking how they reach…
Toilet training: signs that children are ready You might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about 2 years on. Some children show signs of being ready as early as 18 months,…
What is viral gastroenteritis? Viral gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common infection of the stomach and intestines that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Gastro can be caused by many different viruses. Examples of viruses that cause gastro…
