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Rubella (German measles)
Rubella is a mildly infectious illness caused by a virus, and although infectious, it doesn’t spread as easily as other childhood illnesses such as chicken pox or
measles.
The virus . . .
Measles
Measles is much less common since the introduction of the MMR vaccination (
measles, mumps and rubella), usually given to babies at 12-15 months old.
-It usually starts with the same . . .
The MMR debate
During
the 1990s, UK research suggested a possible link between the MMR (
measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination and autism. The theory posed was that introducing three
live virus strains, as is conta . . .
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.& . . .
Childhood immunizations
The
need for childhood immunizations has become a hot topic in recent years, with
media attention given over to the possible negative effects of certain
vaccines, such as the MMR. Some parents may . . .
What happens at my first antenatal
During this visit, all of your medical and obstetric historical information will be put into your own personal file. Also, customary blood tests will be performed to ensure the health of both you and . . .
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is one of the less common infections of childhood and is also one of the five red rash illnesses children can get (the others are
measles, roseola, fifth disease and rubella . . .
Fifth disease
Fifth disease is most common in preschoolers and school-age children. It’s a viral illness characterized by very red cheeks and is known as the ‘fifth disease’ because it’s the fifth most comm . . .
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 . . .