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Your flu jab Qs answered
By Babyexpert.com on 06/01/2011 08:09:00
Pregnancy flu and swine flu help and advice
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
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In the news: Child Swine Flu
By Babyexpert.com on 14/01/2011 07:12:00
Should all children under 5 be offered the flu jab?
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
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New swine flu vaccination info for pregnant women
By Babyexpert.com on 17/07/2009 14:46:36
What to do, who to contact for information on swine flu in pregnancy
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
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Swine flu jabs: Pregnancy, kids and babies.
By Babyexpert.com on 24/11/2009 10:44:00
Dr David Salisbury is the Dept of Healths vaccinations expert and the UKs top expert on swine flu jabs. He hosted a babyexpert webchat on swine flu as it relates to pregnancy, babies and children. Here is the advice he gave:
the 1976 US problem, there have been many studies trying to see if there is a link with seasonal flu vaccine, including H1N1 virus and it has not been seen. So far, around 4 million doses of Pandremix (the vaccine being used here) have been used
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Your quick guide to fevers
By Babyexpert.com on 17/01/2011 05:32:00
Too hot or not? Find out what your babys thermometer reading means
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
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Avoid catching a family cold
By Babyexpert.com on 15/09/2009 14:37:34
Families with children catch 5 times more colds than those without.
Why do families suffer more from colds?While the average adult suffers between two and three colds a year, children can catch between four and eight. Youngsters aged 6-10 have the highest flu infection rates, and school children rermain infectious
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Winter-proof your pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 30/11/2011 06:10:00
Winter-proof your pregnancy - here's how to stay healthy and happy this winter
Pregnant women are more susceptible to illnesses, which can be more severe and last longer during pregnancy. Unfortunately, in winter there tends to be more flu and vomiting viruses about. Dr Lisa Ackerley, food and health safety expert on BBC
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Meningitis: what every parent needs to know
By Babyexpert.com on 18/01/2012 10:36:00
Meningitis is the illness parents fear most. Winter sees an increase in cases, so familiarise yourself with the signs, symptoms and facts.
card-sized symptoms cards to keep in your purse or wallet.Call the Meningitis Trust free on 0800 028 1828 for symptoms cards, or log on to meningitis-trust.org/symptoms for more information.
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Pregnancy infections
By Babyexpert.com on 31/08/2010 14:38:00
Proctect your unborn baby by knowing what serious pregancy infections there are and how to avoid them....
midwife-staffed Pregnancy Information Line on 0800 0147 800.For immediate health concerns, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 (or 08454 242424 in Scotland) or contact your midwife or GP.Midwife opinion supplied by Sharon Broad
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Kim Marsh has a baby born 5 weeks early
By Babyexpert.com on 25/03/2011 06:32:00
Coronation star gives birth to a healthy little girl
suffered the tragic death of son Archie who died after being born 18 weeks early.Kym recently revealed that she has felt too nervous during the pregnancy to buy anything for her newborn. She has two grown up children, David, 15, and 13-year-old Emily from a
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