Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenNHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeAdvice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Essex Child Health App
The Essex Child Health App is a free resource to help you look after your child. Developed by healthcare workers across Essex, it provides self care and advice to parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 11. Download from the App store or Google Play.
For further information on the Essex Child Health App, please click on the website link below.
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www.neessexccg.nhs.uk/childhoodImmunisation helps to protect you from disease
It’s really important children continue to receive the booster vaccines and MMR vaccine they are due at one year during the pandemic. These will protect them against several different serious infectious diseases.
Make an appointment with your GP practice who can give them safely.
Vaccination appointments count as an important medical reason to leave your home.Child Health Services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
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www.esneft.nhs.ukImmunisations and Vaccinations
The Essex School Age and Community Immunisation Services provides the Childhood Vaccination Programme to all children and Young people who are:
Attending school within Essex , Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
And/or are registered with a General Practice Essex , Southend and Thurrock
And/or are resident in Essex, Southend and Thurrock
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www.eput.nhs.uk/Abuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
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0345 603 7627 (Child)
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0345 603 7630 (Adult)
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www.essex.gov.ukChildhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
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NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnessesSureStart Children’s Centres
Children’s Centres bring all the different support agencies together to offer a range of services to meet you and your child’s needs, all in one place.
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www.tendringdc.gov.ukVaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
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NHS: Vaccination Schedule
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 28 October 2024