New research shows general anaesthesia appears to have some unpleasant and unexpected effects on child development.
measles
Pulled elbow
Pulled elbow happens when a child's outstretched arm is pulled suddenly. An affected child is usually crying and won't move their arm.
Bed-wetting
Wetting the bed: find out about the causes, effects on children and available treatments for bed-wetting.
Rubella
In children rubella symptoms include a rash that generally appears on the face and scalp first and spreads to the body and arms the same day.
Fifth disease
If your child (or you) has been unwell with what you think is the flu and later develops bright red cheeks, fifth disease may be the cause.
Mumps
Find out about the symptoms, treatment, and complications of mumps, as well as how to prevent this disease.
Febrile seizures
Febrile seizures (febrile convulsions or febrile fits) are seizures associated with a fever in young children.
Caesarean section births may lead to poorer health outcomes
Women have C-sections for many reasons, but babies born vaginally appear to be better off.
Pregnancy: holidays and travel
There are precautions you can take to avoid problems if you are pregnant and travelling, even by air.
Video: Meningococcal disease warning
Meningococcal disease has been responsible for 2 deaths on the NSW Central Coast in the last 2 months, and 9 people have died in Australia in the past 2 years. Be aware of the symptoms and risks, experts warn.
