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What is swine flu ?
BBC — Swine influenza (or flu) is normally found in pigs, but does occasionally occur in humans. There had been no human cases detected in the UK in the last ten years until the outbreak that started recently in Mexico affecting some UK ...More…
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Common cold
BBC — Colds are the commonest infection - most adults have at least two to three colds each year, while children have as many as six to eight. There are more than 200 different viruses that cause colds and this is one of the reasons we get so many. Top ...More…
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Dehydration
BBC — Most people get dehydrated from time to time, and usually it's easily corrected. But occasionally, when a lack of fluids puts the body under additional strain, it can have tragic consequences. Water makes up around 70 per cent of the human body. ...More…
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Rotavirus gastroenteritis
BBC — This viral infection is the most common cause of diarrhoea in children under the age of five. Rotavirus gastroenteritis is caused by a virus, called rotavirus, which lives in the gut of those with the infection. Gastroenteritis is the medical ...More…
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Juvenile macular degeneration
BBC — Juvenile macular degeneration causes damage at the centre of the retina in teenagers, children and infants. Most people think macular degeneration is a condition that affects older people, but it can also affect young people. Other types of ...More…
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Sleep problems - more than one baby
Better Health — Getting babies to sleep at night is a common problem for parents of twins, triplets, quads or more. An important first step is to establish a predictable bedtime routine. It can be a challenge to get just one baby to sleep. When there is more ...More…
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Sleep problems - babies
Better Health — Around one-third of babies experience excessive disrupted night-time sleep. Common problems include extended crying when first put to bed and, sometimes, later during the night. Parents can use various strategies to help their baby sleep better. ...More…
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Sleep and your baby
Better Health — Coping with broken sleep is one of the challenges faced by every new parent. Sleeping habits are learned, so try to set up a predictable bedtime routine for your baby. The biggest challenge facing new parents is to cope with broken sleep, night ...More…
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Vitamin K and newborn babies
Better Health — Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting. Babies are born with very small amounts of vitamin K in their bodies. This means they are at risk of haemorrhagic disease of the newborn (HDN). As a preventive measure, babies are routinely given vitamin K ...More…
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Colic - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Colic is unexplained and regular crying fits in babies that usually happen in the afternoon and evening. The cause is unknown, but theories include food allergies and 'gas'. The crying usually stops, without treatment, after a few weeks. Some ...More…
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Birth defects - drugs and medications
Better Health — Taking drugs while pregnant can be cause birth defects. Drugs such as alcohol, some illegal drugs like cocaine, and some prescription and over-the-counter medications including isotretinoin, vitamin A and some antibiotics are known to cause birth ...More…
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Baby care - weaning
Better Health — Babies may try solid foods from around six months of age. First solids need to be smooth in texture. Weaning means introducing your child to new foods. Breast milk or infant formula should be your baby's main source of nutrition for around the ...More…