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.
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Good motor skills the key to fit kids
Children with low motor skills found to have poorer health-related fitness measures.
Cold sores overview
A cold sore is a skin infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores usually occur on or around the lips or nose and are very common. They have nothing to do with colds.
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.
Special diets for autism lack evidence
Parents of children with autism often try dietary changes or supplements to help improve the condition but a new review concludes that there is little solid evidence that any work.
Otitis media in children
Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness causing earache and fever. It usually gets better quickly with pain relievers but sometimes antibiotics are needed.
Video: The ABCDE of skin cancer
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world – 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.
Sunburn
Skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun. Sunburn occurs more slowly than other types of burns. Physical sunscreens are usually a better choice for people who have had allergic reactions to chemical sunscreens.
Simple rules for child-rearing
10 useful rules to bringing up children.
Bedsores
Bedsores, or pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are skin ulcers caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. Find out about risk factors, treatment and prevention.
