Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria.How to spot itSmall blisters containing a pale fluid develop - most commonly on the face or around the nose, but they can appear anywhere on the body

who develop middle ear infections or tonsil abscesses as a result of withholding treatment has remained the same.It goes to show that today’s approach to antibiotics means children are less likely to take medicines they don’t need. Overuse

of infectionDr Dawn Harper, family GP and mum of three confirms that the Department of Health has got it right with its 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it' campaign.She says, 'Using a tissue is the first step in a simple process to reduce the risk of transmission

There is a theory, known as the 'hygiene hypothesis' which suggests that an environment that is too clean in the early years can be bad for a child's health.It is backed up by research from Warwick University, which found that having a cat or dog

with songs or games.If you do not have access to running water, use any cool liquid, such as beer or milk. It’s important to act fast to minimise pain and possible scarringOnce the burn is cool, cover with clingfilm to reduce the chance of it getting infected

't cause any lasting harm.HOW DO YOU GET THEM?Threadworms are highly contagious, as the eggs can live outside the body for up to three weeks and are easily spread, especially among young children, who often forget to wash their hands.If your toddler

As your bundle of energy charges round the sitting room and races up and down stairs, it's hard to imagine he could ever have a weight problem. But what he eats as a baby and toddler can have a huge effect on his taste for life. In years to come