The most commonly used thermometer in the home is the digital thermometer. Find out how to record a temperature orally using a digital thermometer.
Kids and Teens Health
Video: How to treat head lice
Head lice (or nits) are small insects that breed and feed on the human scalp. Find out the best way to remove and treat head lice infestations.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a viral infection. Most children with chickenpox develop an itchy rash that lasts for about 10 days.
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder that causes tuber-like growths in the brain and other vital organs. Some people are mildly affected.
Diabetes: tips for children
Help your child manage diabetes with these 7 useful tips.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that causes problems with social understanding, social behaviour and communication.
Measles: what you need to know
Measles is a very infectious and potentially serious illness that is caused by a type of virus called paramyxovirus. It is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing.
Video: Measles – global outbreak
It’s predicted Australia may have 300 infections of measles in 2019, but endemic measles was eliminated in 2014. So why the increase in measles infections now?
Good motor skills the key to fit kids
Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile chronic arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is long-term joint inflammation (arthritis) in children. The main symptom is having painful joints for no obvious reason.
