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Common Childhood Illnesses (Common Colds and Coughs (Signs and Symptoms (…
Common Childhood Illnesses
Common Colds and Coughs
How to prevent
:star: Sterilise tables and toys
:star: Wash hands often
:star: Covering the mouth / nose when sneezing / coughing
:star: Avoid touching the face
Signs and Symptoms
:star: Runny Nose
:star: Coughing
:star: Sneezing
:star: Sore Throat
:star: Congestion
How it is transmitted
:star: Inhalation (breathing)
Treatment
:star: Calpol/Medication
:star: Rest / Sleep
:star: Eat Well / Hydrated
Control Procedure
:Star: Sterilise all toys and equipment / surfaces
:star:
Diarrhoea & Vomiting
How to prevent
:eight_pointed_black_star: Drink lots of fluids
:eight_pointed_black_star: Avoid eating bland foods
Control Procedures
:eight_pointed_black_star: Child should be excluded for 48hrs from a Nursery/School
:eight_pointed_black_star: After one bout of vomiting sent home
:eight_pointed_black_star: After two bouts of Diarrhoea sent home
Signs and Symptoms
:eight_pointed_black_star: Diarrhoea
:eight_pointed_black_star: Vomiting
:eight_pointed_black_star: Abdominal Cramps
:eight_pointed_black_star: Occasional Headaches
:eight_pointed_black_star: Low Grade Fever
How it is transmitted
:eight_pointed_black_star: Ingestions (swallowing)
Treatment
:eight_pointed_black_star: Take Paracetamol / Calpol
:eight_pointed_black_star: Plenty of rest
:eight_pointed_black_star: Drink lots of fluids