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Serious childhood rashes
A rash on your baby’s skin may indicate a serious condition, especially if they also have a high temperature, cough or swollen neck glands. Learn more here.
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Knowing your baby is well - podcast
Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife and Clinical Lead at Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about signs your baby is well.
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Newborn hearing test
The newborn hearing screening test allows those babies who have hearing loss to be identified early.
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Enterovirus in children
Enteroviruses cause a range of illnesses which are usually mild. You can help prevent the spread of enterovirus infection by practising good hygiene.
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What do paediatricians do?
Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.
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About the fontanelle
Fontanelles are soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet completely fused together. Learn what signs may be a health problem.
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Group B strep test
Although it usually causes no concern, group B streptococcus is a type of bacteria that can lead to complications during childbirth. Learn more about the group strep B test.
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How to tell if your child is sick
Here is some helpful guidance on how to tell if your child is unwell, common symptoms of childhood illnesses and when you should seek further advice.
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Hearing loss in children
Learn more about the signs of hearing loss in children - what causes it, how it’s diagnosed and possible treatments depending on the severity.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the normal development of a baby's spine early in pregnancy. Read about causes, diagnosis and support.
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