Common children's health issues

What are common children’s health issues?

Children are susceptible to illnesses as their immune system is still developing. Mild illnesses are a part of growing up and there is not a lot that can be done to avoid them. But a basic awareness of the common health issues faced by children can guide parents and address their concerns.

Information and Advice and useful self-help resources

Helpful sources of information, advice and self-help:

Common childhood issues and wellbeing - NHS webpage with guides for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years.

Infection and Illness - This page from The Lullaby Trust includes information and guidance for parents and carers of young children. 

Parent Tips

Visit The Institute of Health Visiting to find guides for parents

These include:

• Wheeze and Breathing difficulties
• Fever/High temperature
• Rashes: when should you worry
• Diarrhoea and Vomiting (D&V)
• Head injury
• Childhood immunisations 1: An introduction to childhood immunisations
• Childhood immunisations 2: Frequently Asked Questions

Getting local help with common children’s health issues

Child health clinics are held across the county in a variety of venues where Health and Children's Centre staff provide support for:

• your child's growth and development
• sleeping
• infant feeding
• coping with minor illnesses
• managing a crying baby
• immunisations
• toileting
• any other concerns you have about your child, yourself or your family.

To find the drop in times and days of clinics in Suffolk, click on this link for the Suffolk County Council webpage for Child Health Clinics. Please be aware that you should only attend clinics if your child is well.