Signs of meningitis in older children and adults
Meningococcal disease is a severe illness caused by bacteria (germs) called Neisseria meningitidis (sometimes also called meningococci). Meningococcal disease can affect all age groups, but is most common in young children under 5 years old, and ... [... more]
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Specific learning difficulties
A specific learning difficulty is when children (and adults) are able to do well in some areas of learning, but unexpectedly have problems with other areas. Dyslexia (or difficulty with reading) is the most common type of the specific learning ... [... more]
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What is cytomegalovirus?
Cytomegalovirus is a common virus worldwide. Healthy children and adults usually have no illness when they are infected, but some can get an illness similar to glandular fever. It can cause some major health problems. If they do become unwell, ... [... more]
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'Bow legs'
When children first start walking it takes some time before they learn to walk in the same way as older children and adults. For example they first walk with their legs wide apart for balance. Parents often worry about the way their children ... [... more]
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Avoiding tantrums
Tantrums happen when people have frustration or stress that they cannot cope with. Children are different to older children and adults in how they react to frustration. How you cope as a parent will depend on the cause, how your child is ... [... more]
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Restraints and old cars
To be as safe as possible when travelling in cars, children and adults need to be using restraints or seat belts that are properly fitted and suited to the size of the person. The restraint (baby capsule, safety seat or booster seat) needs to be ... [... more]
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War and children
War and media images of war bring fears and unease to everyone, no matter how far they may be from the conflict. The closer to home the war or threat of war is, the bigger the impact on children and adults. Within Australia, which has so far been ... [... more]
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Immunisations
Paracetamol (which in some countries is called acetaminophen) has been safely used for many years to help with mild to moderate pain and fever for babies over 1 month of age, young children, older children and adults. But if too much paracetamol ... [... more]
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Polio - immunisation
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a serious disease, caused by a virus. It can be prevented with immunisation. All children and adults should receive the vaccine. If you are not immunised, you could contract polio if your food, water or hands are ... [... more]
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Immunisation ... all about
Immunisation protects babies, children and adults against many diseases. Vaccines are available for many diseases including chickenpox, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, polio, rubella, whooping cough and tetanus. Overseas travel may require ... [... more]
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Independent living - aids and equipment
Aids such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints and braces, breast prostheses, wigs and home oxygen services can help children and adults gain more independence. Permanent residents of Victoria may be eligible for ... [... more]
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Eye care - orthoptists
Orthoptists are eye care professionals who detect, diagnose and treat vision and eye disorders in children and adults. They provide early detection and monitoring of certain eye conditions through regular check-ups to protect against vision loss ... [... more]
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