Common Childhood Illnesses Booklet
‘A Family Guide to Keeping Your Child Healthy and Common Childhood Illness’ booklet is a one-stop resource designed to assist families when caring for an unwell child.
If offers clear advice on how to manage common illnesses or issues that children often experience, signs to look out for if medical assistance is required and where to go—helping families to avoid any unnecessary and sometimes lengthy waits in the Emergency Unit.
The booklet provides key information on common illnesses, an overview of the NHS and wider support services that are available locally and essential information on more serious illnesses, including what to look out for and when to seek help.
Developed in partnership with the Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service, Local Public Health Team and Cardiff Council, the booklet is available in the following 10 languages: