Children's Safety Campaign 2009/10 - Fact Sheets
Facts sheets containing a checklist of steps that can help to prevent children falling from windows and balconies.
Yellow fever
Fact sheet on yellow fever, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Includes information on immunisation, prevention and diagnosis.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Disease
Fact sheet on Hib disease, a potentially serious infection which is most likely to affect young children or people with conditions such as sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, a non-functioning spleen, a bone marrow transplant, or who are being treated for cancer.
Pneumococcal Disease
Fact sheet on pneumococcal bacteria which causes a range of diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and middle ear infection. Infections are more common in winter and spring. Small children, and the elderly are most at risk. Includes information on prevention and treatment.
Children with head injury - a guide for parents
A guide for parents whose child has suffered a head injury.Includes information on symptoms that mean a child should see a hospital or GP.
Foodborne disease
Causes of foodborne disease (food poisoning) and how good hygiene helps prevent infection.
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.
Diabetes and your eyes
Guide to prevention and treatment of eye damage (retinopathy) caused by diabetes.
Rubella
Facts about rubella, a viral infection which can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Includes information about immunisation.
Ciprofloxacin: an antibiotic for contacts of a person with meningococcal infection
Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection