Mid Essex Child Health

Common childhood illnesses & well-being - A Parent's Guide - Children aged 0-11

This is the perfect time for families to adopt a positive attitude to their health

and wellbeing.

If parents are confident they are doing all they can to make sure their children

are safe, well-nourished, play and learn actively and create opportunities

which build social and emotional confidence, they can rest assured that they

are doing all they can to lay the path for a happy and positive future.

As well as general wellbeing, this handbook will help you to understand when

is the right time to chat to your school nurse, visit a local community

pharmacist, GP or to call NHS 111. Many illnesses can be treated at home

with lots of rest and by using over-the-counter medicines. In the early years,

always check with your health visitor if you are worried and as children get

older check with their school nurse.

Every parent wants to know what to do if their child is unwell and how to

recognise the signs. This guide aims to help you. Trust your instincts, you

know your child best, so if you are worried get further advice.