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

Sticky eye occurs when your baby's tear duct is blocked. If your baby has a watery or sticky eye, get your doctor to check it out.

If your child has an infectious condition, you may need to keep them home from day care or school to stop it from spreading. Here's a list of common childhood illnesses and their recommended exclusion periods.

Enteroviruses cause a range of illnesses which are usually mild. You can help prevent the spread of enterovirus infection by practising good hygiene.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly – find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.