Looking after your ill child

Every child gets ill occasionally and every parent experiences feelings of anxiety as they see their normally cheerful child looking sad and listless.

Most bouts of illness pass quickly and leave children better able to resist the next attack. But sometimes, if the illness or accident is serious, immediate (and possibly long-term) help is needed.

This section deals with common childhood illnesses and accidents, the best ways to prevent them, and the action to take if faced with an emergency.

Use the links on the left-hand side to discover more.