or ibuprofen. Undress to nappy or vest and pants. Keep room well-aired at 18°C/65°F. 39°C (102°F): High fever. Seek medical advice and treat as above. 40°C (104°F): Very high fever. Seek medical advice immediately. If your baby is older than 3 months, her
dose for pneumococcal infection and meningitis C.Around 12-13 months: Boosters for Hib and meningitis C. First dose for measles, mumps and rubella; booster for pneumococcal infection.3-5 years: Fourth dose diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio
5-in-1 – 3rd doseProtects against: diseases as before.MenC – 2nd doseProtects against: diseases as before.Around 12 monthsHib/MenC booster Protects against: hib meningitis and meningitis C.Around 13 monthsMeasles, mumps and rubella (MMR) Protects
have one, but don't direct it at your child as this may be irritating. The temperature of a child's bedroom should be kept at a constant 16-20°C (61-68°F).Give lots of drinksWater or milk will help keep a baby's fluid levels up, while a toddler may like
symptoms that you wouldnt experience with a normal cold aching muscles, headaches, chills, fever (38°C/100.4°F or above), upset stomach/diarrhoea and loss of appetite. You may also have a dry, chesty cough and a runny or blocked nose.Q. How can I protect
or frozen berries are delicious whizzed up with milk and a touch of honey. Add a banana to get a thicker shake. As well as smoothies, don't forget to drink plenty of water. You need at least 1.5 litres a day - that's 10 small cups.All that liquid will make
and H1N1 ('swine' flu). This year's flu jab protects against these two strains and H3N2.H1N1 is the strain most likely to affect younger people. What to look out for If your child has a fever or high temperature (over 38C/100.4F) and two or more
information, visit www.netdoctor.co.uk/Click here for info on baby's health checks 6-9 months Click here for info on baby's health checks 9-12 months
A Dept of Health report out today (30th Sept 2010) recommends that pregnant women should be offered free swine flu vaccinations as part of the NHS seasonal flu campaign, to safeguard against a resurgence of swine flu.Govt Director of Immunisations
bottle.He won't necessarily catch a cold in his first winter, but if he has a temperature you can give him a dose of infant paracetamol (follow instructions carefully). If his temperature goes over 38.2˚C/101˚F and isn't coming down, contact your GP
