Find out about mumps and its symptoms, how it spreads, how to manage it at home, and how to avoid mumps if you're planning a pregnancy.

Find out how babies and children catch mumps, the symptoms, how to treat your child at home, and when to have them vaccinated against mumps.

Find out more about the symptoms of rubella, when your child should see a doctor, how to care for a sick child at home, and how the disease spreads.

Immunisation protects children (and adults) against harmful infections. Use this handy chart to keep track of when your baby will need their immunisations.

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

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.

Learn about development milestones for babies (12-18 months), how to aid your child's development, identify development delays and when to get help.

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.

At 12 months, your baby is now a toddler. They may already, or soon take first steps, develop a sense of humour, and tell you they love you.