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Childhood Vaccinations - Essential information
Advice for Parents/Carers:
You want to do what is best for your child. You know about the importance of car seats, stair gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect them is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations at the time they are recommended to ensure the mostly timely protection.
19 vaccination information for women who are pregnant or br…
Vaccinations
You want to do what is best for your child. You know about the importance of car seats, stair gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect them is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations at the time they are recommended to ensure the mostly timely protection.
nsure your child stays safe and healthy with vaccinations. They help protect against harmful diseases…
Flu vaccine
yourself when you are pregnant. Following vaccination…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/keeping-your-child-safe-and-healthy/flue-vaccine
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Advice for parents/carers.
Feeling sick and then vomiting is usually the first sign that your child has a ‘tummy bug’. Diarrhoea tends to occur after your child has started vomiting and means passing frequent watery poos that are offensive in nature.
unless fever in the 48 hours following vaccinations and no other red or amber features…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/diarrhoea-and-vomiting
Cough/colds (under 1's)
Advice for professionals
unless fever in the 48 hours following vaccinations and no other red or amber features…
Conjunctivitis
Advice for parents/carers.
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition that affects children, especially under 5 years of age. It can either be caused by an infection or by an allergy. Infectious conjunctivitis is contagious and may spread to other household members. Allergic conjunctivitis is more common in children with allergies such as hay fever.
on in babies up to 2 days after they receive vaccinations…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/conjunctivitis
Fever / High Temperature
Advice for parents/carers:
Fever is extremely common in children and usually suggests that your child has an infection. It's really important that you measure your child's temperature accurately - you should use a digital thermometer (under the the armpit (axillary) for children 5 years and younger, and in the mouth for children over 5 years of age). The other option is to use an in the ear thermometer (tympanic), although these should not be used in babies below 6 months of age.
unless fever in the 48 hours following vaccinations and no other red or amber features…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/fever-high-temperature
Cough/colds (over 1's)
Advice for professionals
unless fever in the 48 hours following vaccinations and no other red or amber features…
Earache
Advice for parents/carers.
Earache occurs commonly in children and is often associated with a high temperature. They are usually caused by a viral infection – if this is the case, your child may also have a runny nose, cough or sore throat.
unless fever in the 48 hours following vaccinations and no other red or amber features…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/earache
Meningitis
Advice for parents/carers:
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.
Symptoms of meningitis, septicaemia and meningococcal disease include:
roduction over the past few years of routine vaccinations for babies against infections such a mening…
https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/meningitis
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