Kids

The problem with chicken pox parties

The problem with chicken pox parties There’s a new sort of party doing the rounds, and it won’t be one where you come away with a goody bag and a slice of cake. In fact, you may come away with something a little more undesirable – but for some parents, that’s what makes them the […]

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The sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome

The sneaky virus that is slapped cheek syndrome If you’ve got a school aged child, something you may have heard of is “Slapped Cheek Syndrome”. Don’t worry, there’s no violence involved – just a virus. Slapped Cheek gets its name from the most obvious symptom of infection – a bright red rash which appears on […]

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Parents Warned As Scarlet Fever Is On The Rise

Parents warned as Scarlet fever is on the rise in the UK Make sure you know the signs and symptoms incase your child catches it… A huge 37 cases of scarlet fever were reported in the South West last week, according to Public Health England. Parents are being urged to keep lookout for symptoms after […]

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