Tag: respiratory illness

How do I know if my baby or child has Flu?

How do I know if it’s flu?

How can you tell if your baby or child has flu compared to any other virus, and more importantly how do you know when it’s serious enough to seek medical help especially if you are new to parenting?

Well, its not easy, as many symptoms resemble the common cold but flu typically presents with more severe symptoms, comes on more suddenly and is less likely to include a stuffy or runny nose.

RSV and Respiratory Illness In Children

RSV, a condition that can cause bronchiolitis, is on the rise in infants. Hospitals are even using former ‘covid wards’ to support increasing numbers of children arriving at paediatric A&E