Search results for common childhood illness

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• Pneumococcal vaccine

  NHS information about the pneumococcal vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

• Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)

  Find out about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP.

• Polymyalgia rheumatica

  Find out about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

• Hiatus hernia

  Find out what causes a hiatus hernia, which is when part of your stomach moves up into your chest, and how to treat it if needed.

• Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding)

  Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding) is often seen as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or pink water in the toilet. Find out when to get medical help if you keep bleeding from your bottom.

• How to stop breastfeeding

  Thinking of stopping breastfeeding? Find out how to wean your baby off the breast once you're both ready to stop.

• Miscarriage

  A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

• Iron deficiency anaemia

  Find out more about iron deficiency anaemia, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, the tests and treatments you may have, and the possible causes.

• Corns and calluses

  NHS information about corns and calluses, including symptoms, causes and how to treat them.

• Side effects of chlorhexidine

  NHS medicines information on side effects of chlorhexidine and what you can do to cope.