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Tests and checks for newborns babies
Immediately after your baby is born, a series of checks will be performed on him, just to make sure everything is working properly.
When each test is being performed on your newborn, ask what the te . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Common cold
Most babies suffer from some kind of cold before they reach their first birthday because their immune systems are still developing and they have a tendency to transfer germs by putting their h . . .
Allergies
Allergies occur because your child develops a sensitivity to a particular allergen – it may be pollen, dust mites, pet dander or food.
After her first encounter with the allergen in . . .
Blocked nose and pregnancy
Having a blocked up, stuffy nose during pregnancy is very common.
It’s caused by your mucus and nasal membranes swelling because of the increased levels of estrogen and progesterone . . .
Mumps
Mumps used to be one of the most common childhood diseases but it’s pretty unusual these days, although your child is at risk if he hasn’t had the MMR vaccination.
It’s a viral infection of . . .
Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the main causes of respiratory illness in babies and young children – in fact it’s so common that most children have had it by the time they reach 2 years o . . .
Staying well when your baby is sick
The person most at risk of infection from a sick baby is often mom – and keeping well is vital when your child is unwell, as you’ll need to be fit and healthy to take care of her. So take steps to boo . . .