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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the surface of the eye. It is very common in young children and it can be highly contagious. Learn more here.

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Sticky eye

'Sticky eye' occurs when your baby's tear duct gets blocked so the eye becomes very watery and produces a discharge. It's wise to get a doctor to check it out.

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Having a baby in the ACT

Find out what you need to know about having a baby in the ACT.

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Childhood rashes - Eczema

Eczema is a common chronic skin condition in children. Typically, eczema is characterised by an itchy rash that comes and goes. Eczema is not contagious but does tend to run in families and commonly first appears in early childhood.

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Rubella and pregnancy

If you catch rubella while pregnant, it can be dangerous for your baby. Learn about the rubella symptoms, how to protect yourself against infection.

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Choosing where to give birth

Advice on choosing where to give birth, including a midwifery unit or birth centre, hospital or at home, and what to expect from private and public care.

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Chlamydia and pregnancy

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting both males and females. Chlamydia can cause complications in pregnancy.

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Measles and pregnancy

Find out about measles and pregnancy, if measles could affect your unborn baby, and what to do if you've had contact with someone who has measles.

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Measles in babies and children

Find out about the symptoms of measles, how to help prevent your child catching measles, and how to treat them at home if they get measles.

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