We unpack the most common causes of middle ear infections and the most effective treatments, including how grommets work
chickenpox
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness causing mouth sores and a skin rash. Read about the symptoms, treatment and how to prevent infection by this viral illness.
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
Polio is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.
Immunising your child
Being immunised protects your child against catching contagious conditions. Vaccinations give your child immunity and protect them from suffering from the effects of that disease.
Shingles self-care
Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face.
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.
Diabetes: tips for children
Help your child manage diabetes with these 7 useful tips.
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.
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.