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Rubella in babies and children

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.

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Rubella and pregnancy

Find out about the symptoms of rubella, what can happen if you catch rubella before pregnancy or while pregnant, and how to protect yourself against infection.

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Being pregnant after 40

Being pregnant is an exciting time. But when you’re over the age of 40, there are a few extra things you need to think about.

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Vaccinations and pregnancy

Your immune system can weaken during pregnancy, so you and your baby can be susceptible to infections and illnesses. Some vaccinations are recommended.

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Mumps and pregnancy

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.

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Mumps in babies and children

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

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Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect muscle tone, posture and/or movement. Learn more about its diagnosis and treatment here.

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Development milestones - your child 12 to 18 months

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

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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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Hearing loss in children

Learn more about how the signs of hearing loss in children, causes, diagnosis and possible treatments depending on the cause and severity.

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