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 childrenStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeEssex 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 0-11.
Download from
Google Play Store
Apple App StoreChildren’s health services
Child Health Services provides local support and information via their website.
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NHS Foundation Trust: Children’s health servicesImmunisations 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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NHS, EPUT: Children’s vaccinesChildhood 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: Rashes in babies and childrenAbuse
Are you worried an adult or child may be at risk of abuse or neglect?
Telephone
0345 603 7627 (Child)
Telephone
0345 603 7630 (Adult)
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Essex.govAdvice for Parents During Coronavirus
Remember that NHS services are still providing the same safe care for children.
Advice for parents (PDF)Immunisation 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.Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.
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Essex family wellbeingMid and North East Essex Mind
Mid and North East Essex Mind run a service for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 19 across Mid and North East Essex.
Telephone
01206 764600
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Mind: North East EssexVaccination 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