Health 24 - Child, Health

Good health is important for a child's development and functioning on all levels. We've put together a series of articles on health conditions, medication and how you can care for your sick child at home.

For information on specific conditions, have a look at our Child Health list of diseases and conditions.

Remember, our CyberDoc and Paediatrician are always available to answer your health questions online.

Medication
Special precautions apply for medication in children. We highlight some of the most important things you should look out for. Also visit our Medicines and You section for comprehensive information on medication, including how they are manufactured and how they should be used. View

Prevention
We all know that prevention is better than cure. But how do you go about it? This section offers you useful information on what you could do prevent illnesses and how to identify early warning signs. Also have a look at our article on how vaccines work. View

Homecare
Sick children are usually cared for at home. When should you take your child to the doctor? How do you treat common conditions at home? We tell you how. View

General
This section covers a range of conditions affecting children, offers general advice about how to raise a healthy child and tells you how to identify problems. View

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