Infections

Meningitis – Do you know what you’re looking for?

Meningitis describes an infection of the meninges. The meninges are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The infection can be viral or bacterial. Viral infections, whilst very...

What do I do if my child has a cold sore?

What is a cold sore? Cold sores are small blisters which can appear anywhere on or around the lips and less commonly on your child's nose or cheek. It is...

What exactly is Molluscum Contagiosum and how do I treat it?!

Molluscum contagiosum is one of those common conditions that affects kids that no one seems to know about! The reality is that 1.2-1.4% of kids under 14 will suffer from...

A WonderBaba Guide to Febrile Seizures

Febrile seizures in children are surprisingly common but unsurprisingly terrifying! A febrile convulsion is often caused by infection and usually occurs when a child's temperature rises over 38°c. Viral upper...

Flu update & should your child get the flu vaccine?

With 400 people reported as hospitalised this week as a result of flu and 21 outbreaks confirmed influenza is unfortunately still a hot topic. For six weeks we have...

What’s a viral rash? Do I need to worry?

Often parents come into the Pharmacy to me to ask about their child's rash or to discuss a consultation they had with their GP about it. Parents often feel fobbed...

A WonderBaba Guide to the MMR Vaccination

The MMR vaccine is given at twelve months of age and again when your child is in junior infants at school. It is 95% effective at protecting against Measles, Mumps...

Oral Thrush in Babies

Oral thrush is a term used to describe a fungal infection in the mouth caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans. This fungus is actually present in everyone's mouth and...

Slapped Cheek – A WonderBaba Guide for Parents!

Slapped cheek is a viral illness which is also known as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum and is caused by a virus known as parvovirus B19. It has many of...

A WonderBaba Guide to Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox is an infection which is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. It is responsible for a horrible rash which normally starts as small red spots which then turn into...

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