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The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound...
Measles can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation...
Fever is a way in which the body fights infection. A fever is not dangerous and does not always indicate a serious illness...
Chickenpox is highly contagious, but it is generally mild and gets better without the need for special treatment...
Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention...
Coughing and wheezing in babies can be distressing for you and your baby, but in most cases symptoms can be relieved at home...
Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children...
Mumps is a viral illness that causes fever and swollen salivary glands, and a swollen face...
Rubella is a mild illness for most people, but very dangerous for pregnant women and their babies...
Gastroenteritis or Gastro can be dangerous for very young babies. Gastro is common in young children and spreads easily. Gastro is a bowel infection which causes diarrhoea (runny or watery poo) and...