{"id":91,"date":"2022-05-05T17:28:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxfordhealth.local\/hvs\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:55:19","slug":"minor-illness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/hv\/0-1\/minor-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor illness and knowing if it&#8217;s serious"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How to know if your baby is unwell<\/h2>\n<p>NHS Is your child seriously ill?: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/is-your-baby-or-toddler-seriously-ill\/\">Is your baby or toddler seriously ill? &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The NHS also have valuable information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/pregnancy-and-baby\/spotting-signs-serious-illness\/\">spotting signs of serious illness<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The Lullaby Trust App &#8211; download today!<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Baby Check App - Is Your Baby Really Ill?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ev88IF8aLJg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>General Information<\/h2>\n<p>Chat Health: <a href=\"https:\/\/healthforunder5s.co.uk\/\">Health for Under 5s | For healthy, happy early years<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/protect-eu.mimecast.com\/s\/j0iYCPj4osJPAXgCzHVZM?domain=oxfordshire-healthiertogether.nhs.uk\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Healthier Together<\/a>\u00a0is a new website for parents and carers in Oxfordshire, providing information from local healthcare professionals about what might be wrong. Using an easy-to-follow traffic light system, you\u2019ll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including what signs to look out for, when and where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep your child comfortable and how long your child\u2019s symptoms are likely to last. The website also has a translation tool, a directory of local services to support your family\u2019s health and wellbeing, as well advice on whether your child should go to nursery when they have a virus or infection. Parents can also download the <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-eu.mimecast.com\/s\/-7mQCQk4puJY4PVCP7zkV?domain=healthiertogether.app\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Healthier Together App<\/a>,\u00a0using\u00a0a self-assessment tool, the app guides you to the most appropriate healthcare provider depending on your child\u2019s symptoms and gives the option to contact them directly from the app.<\/p>\n<p>Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have parent information sheets for a wide range of childhood illnesses here: <a href=\"https:\/\/what0-18.nhs.uk\/professionals\/gp-primary-care-staff\/safety-netting-documents-parents\">Safety netting &amp; parent info sheets :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to get help<\/h2>\n<p>NHS 111: <a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/\">NHS 111 online<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Call NHS 111 | NHS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l0qg3oS088w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">When to call 999<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care-services\/when-to-call-999\/\">When to call 999 &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Looking after a sick child<\/h2>\n<p>Looking after a sick child NHS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/looking-after-a-sick-child\/\">Looking after a sick child &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Child first aid: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/first-aid-and-safety\/\">First aid and safety &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What to do if your baby is ill<\/h2>\n<p>Check out the evidence based best beginnings &#8220;baby buddy&#8221; app for lots of information about parenting a baby and what to do if you are worried about their health <a href=\"https:\/\/web.bestbeginnings.org.uk\/web\/lets-get-started\">Best Beginnings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What to do if your baby is ill\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UVMZW_iWhdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">COVID-19<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children can get coronavirus (COVID-19), but it&#8217;s usually a mild illness and most get better in a few days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/symptoms\/coronavirus-in-children\/\">Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms in children &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Institute of Health Visiting: <a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/families\/parenting-through-coronavirus-covid-19\/\">Parenting through COVID<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>We are entering the flu &amp; bronchiolitis season!<\/h2>\n<p>A common childhood winter illness is Bronchiolitis and RSV. It is more common in children under 2. Some children can become poorly with this and be admitted into hospital &#8211; there is further information on the signs of this illness and when to seek medical help here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/bronchiolitis\/\">Bronchiolitis &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/what0-18.nhs.uk\/popular-topics\/bronchiolitis-and-rsv\">Bronchiolitis and RSV :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please see the following information on Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from our NHS colleagues in Doncaster &amp; Bassetlaw<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbth.nhs.uk\/know-signs-symptoms-rsv\/\">Know the signs and symptoms of RSV &#8211; Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (dbth.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Winter illnesses in children:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/colds-coughs-and-ear-infections-in-children\/\">Colds, coughs and ear infections in children &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Common childhood illnesses<\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Breathing difficulties (inc. wheezing)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institute of Health Visiting:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/families\/top-tips\/\">https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/families\/top-tips\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Bronchiolitis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2. It&#8217;s usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can be serious. See also below under &#8220;unsure if your baby is ill&#8221; and &#8220;breathing difficulties&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/bronchiolitis\/\">Bronchiolitis &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Chicken Pox<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/PT-Coping-with-Chickenpox-FINAL-VERSION-12.4.22.pdf\">Chickenpox: Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Colic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/what0-18.nhs.uk\/national\/worried-your-baby-unwell-under-3-months\/colic-in-infants\">Crying and colic :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is colic? With Dr Ranj\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EYNhrQBdkSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Constipation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/health\/constipation-in-children\/\">Constipation in children &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbuk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Understanding-constipation-in-babies-and-toddlers-paediatric-Bladder-Bowel-UK.pdf\">Understanding constipation in babies and toddlers (bbuk.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Cradle cap<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institute of Health Visiting : <a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/PT-Managing-cradle-cap-FINAL-VERSION-7.4.22.pdf\">Managing-cradle-cap<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Crying &#8211; coping with a crying baby<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scroll down for full information<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">D &amp; V<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PT-Diarrhoea-and-vomiting-FINAL-VERSION-14.4.20.pdf\">Diarrhoea &amp; vomiting: Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Eczema<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/PT-Managing-atopic-eczema-in-babies-and-children-FINAL-VERSION-7.4.22.pdf\">Managing-atopic-eczema Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Fever<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PT-Fever-FINAL-VERSION-17.4.20.pdf\">Fever &amp; high temperature: Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A febrile seizure can occur in a young child with a fever or high temperature<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to treat a baby suffering a febrile seizure #FirstAid #PowerOfKindness\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sgucBed_kig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Head injuries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ihv.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PT-Head-injury-FINAL-VERSION-17.4.20.pdf\">Head injury: Institute of Health Visiting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Nappy rash<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/caring-for-a-newborn\/nappy-rash\/\">Nappy rash &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Nappies and skin care<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbuk.org.uk\/sore-bottoms-caused-by-disposable-nappies\/\">Are sore bottoms caused by disposable nappies? &#8211; Bladder &amp; Bowel UK (bbuk.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Rashes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.what0-18.nhs.uk\/parentscarers\/worried-your-child-unwell\/rashes\">Rashes :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">RSV<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Please see the following information on Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from our NHS colleagues in Doncaster &amp; Bassetlaw<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbth.nhs.uk\/know-signs-symptoms-rsv\/\">Know the signs and symptoms of RSV &#8211; Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (dbth.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Meningitis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meningitisnow.org\/meningitis-explained\/signs-and-symptoms\/signs-and-symptoms-babies-and-toddlers\/\">Meningitis Symptoms in Babies &amp; Toddlers | Meningitis Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meningitis Signs and Symptoms in Babies | Meningitis Now\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tQsQbSuyqjg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Sepsis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recognising-Sepsis:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sepsis\/\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sepsis\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Healthier Together:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">First aid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/baby\/first-aid-and-safety\/first-aid\/\">First aid &#8211; NHS (www.nhs.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Skin to skin contact and how it helps when your baby is unwell: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/babyfriendly\/baby-friendly-resources\/implementing-standards-resources\/skin-to-skin-contact\/\">Skin-to-skin contact &#8211; Baby Friendly Initiative (unicef.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>If your baby is crying<\/h2>\n<p>Coping with a crying baby: <a href=\"https:\/\/iconcope.org\/parentsadvice\/\">Parents Advice | ICON (iconcope.org)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Help when your baby is crying: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cry-sis.org.uk\/\">Support For Crying And Sleepless Babies | Home | Cry-sis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Babies cry - ICON\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JnAjJ79ck0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GTKYB Video - baby states - crying\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LeEGuoci1yo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Understanding different cries\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p5y9YDxq5Gk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Soothing your baby<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GTKYB VIdeo - sleeping and soothing, soothing\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sHzjaKVo70o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prolonged crying\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZcDHX10Vg0o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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