Articles about "dehydration" 25
Dehydration
Babies and children can easily suffer from
dehydration because they’re more prone to childhood illnesses that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
We need to absorb enough water to . . .
First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
Which diseases does my child receive vaccinations against?
The immunization program
recommends the following vaccines for your child from birth on. Keep in mind
that most public schools will not permit you to enroll your child if he hasn’t
been immunized.& . . .
Vomiting
Vomiting is very common in babies and young children and can often happen when nothing is wrong. Babies normally spit up a tiny amount of milk from time to time, usually after a feed or while . . .
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a serious condition that causes red blood cells, which are normally flexible, to stiffen and adopt a crescent shape.
This means they don’t travel through the bl . . .
Roseola
This mild viral illness mainly affects children between the ages of six months and two years.
It’s contagious and is caught when your child breathes in airborne germs expelled by cou . . .
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses.
It often follows on from an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold, flu o . . .
Flu
This infectious virus of the upper air passages can be quite miserable for all unfortunate enough to catch it.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is when there is an abnormal increase in the frequency or liquidity of your baby or child’s poop.
Although not dangerous in itself, it can hint at more serious problems. Dia . . .
Basic health checks
If you suspect your baby may be ill, there are a few basic health checks you can perform at home to relieve your anxieties.