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Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is the best way to prevent it. You are receiving this information as it is believed your child may have measles. A swab has been taken from your child...

The penicillamine challenge is a 48 hour test that is done to check for Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited condition in which the body cannot handle copper correctly, and needs medication to remove the excess copper from the body. Your consultant will discuss the test...

What is jaundice? Jaundice is a medical term for when a persons skin or the whites of their eyes have a yellow appearance. Yellowing of the skin can be more difficult to see in brown or black skin. Jaundice in newborn babies is common and is usually harmless. The medical term for jaundice in...

You people may find it frightening to see your child having a major seizure. Although it may be difficult to stay calm, the majority of seizures do not cause any harm. The advice below will reduce any risks and help recovery. What to do depends on the type of seizure. Absence seizures Absence...

What is an intermittent exotropia? An exotropia is an eye muscle condition where one or both of the eyes (not both at the same time) can drift outwards to the side. It is not painful and generally young children are unaware that this is happening. An intermittent exotropia is where the eye drifts to...

This resource has been kindly shared by the Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. These questions are about your symptoms of possible sleep problems. Think about your last week while you were in school when choosing your answers. Download the full PDF...

Famous people you may know with ADHD Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer that holds the record for winning the most Olympic events in history. He has 23 gold medals. “Once I figured out how to swim, I felt so free. I could go fast in the pool, it turned out, in part…...

Does my baby have cystic fibrosis? Your baby does not have a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF). The screening result from the heel prick was positive but the follow-up sweat test does not confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Visit the NHS page on the newborn blood spot test for more information....

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an additional noise made by the heart. It is usually a whooshing noise and can be picked up by a doctor when they listen to your child’s heart with a stethoscope. It is usually the sound of the blood finding its way around the tight bends… Continue...

What is chicken pox? Chicken pox is a common childhood viral illness. What causes chicken pox? It is caused by a virus called varicella. What are the symptoms of chicken pox? It starts with red bumps that become small, yellowish blisters affecting the whole body, including the mouth and genitals...

What is meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis is the narrowing of the urethra (tube used to empty your bladder). This can cause pain and difficulties with passing wee, and infections. What causes meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis can be caused by: inflammation of the foreskin infections of the urinary...

What is cataplexy? Cataplexy is a symptom of Narcolepsy Type 1. It is the sudden and brief loss of muscle tone as a response to emotion (commonly laughter). This might cause the person to feel weak or to collapse completely. This means children will learn to avoid any situation where they may laugh...

Summary sheet resource from Becton House about developmental trauma.

FEAST the importance of nutrition for understanding and treating eating disorders