Search results for minor illness

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• Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?

  How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin.

• Measles

  Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.

• Coping financially

  Read more about the financial support available if you or a family member need to take time off work as a result of illness or to care for someone with a terminal illness.

• Limping in children

  Find out more about limping in children, which is usually caused by something minor like a sprain or strain.

• Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis

  Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.

• Looking after a sick child

  Read about how to look after a sick child, including dealing with minor accidents and when you should get help.

• How to wash your hands

  Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.

• Benefits if you're under State Pension age - Social care and support guide

  Find out what benefits you're entitled to if you're under State Pension age and have a disability or illness.

• Benefits if you're over State Pension age - Social care and support guide

  Find out what benefits you're entitled to if you're over State Pension age and have a disability or illness.

• Withdrawing treatment

  Find out about treatments that can be used to keep people with serious or terminal illnesses alive, and when and how they might be withdrawn.