Article by Feola McCandlishSigns and symptoms of Meningitis in babies and children What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain. The two most common are bacteria and viral meningitis. Meningitis in babies...
The sun is finally out and looks set to stay for a while. When the sun comes out so do the paddling pools, swimming pools, dips in rivers, streams, lakes and the sea. All great fun and a great way to stay cool but water can mean danger. June 11th– 15th2018 is...
Paediatrician Dr Nicola Weir and Daisy First Aid The truth about the common cold and when you should seek medical advice for your baby or child. So October has arrived.. A month where leaves turn a beautiful rich golden tone, children become excited candy-guzzling...
As a parent, you wouldn’t want anything bad happening to your child. Yet, given their nature to be curious with the world, children are more prone to nasty accidents. They will then turn to their mummy and daddy to save the day. What if you’re not familiar with...
Spotlight on sepsis The UK sepsis trust and the NHS are currently campaigning to spread awareness to parents to help spot the signs and symptoms of sepsis. Over the past month sepsis has been a popular subject in our parent first aid classes, as parents have seen...
Spotlight On: Febrile Convulsions & Seizures Did you know that 1 in 20 children experience febrile convulsions? Stacey from Daisy First Aid Guildford & Redhill explains why children have febrile convulsions and what to do if your little one experiences one…....
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1 in 20 Children Will Have a Febrile Convulsion Would you know what to do? By Marie Gale, Daisy First Aid, Northampton As parents we all know it is likely that your child will develop a high temperature from time to time. It is really important that you seek medical...
Spotlight on Meningitis - Jill - Daisy First Aid Newcastle and South Northumberland Meningitis is a hot topic in the media at the moment and the very word sends a shiver down every parent’s spine! While the MenB vaccine debate rages on, it's important to make...
Spotlight On: Chicken Pox Stacey from Daisy First Aid Guildford & Redhill explains the symptoms of chicken pox and how to treat them… This time of year is when chicken pox most commonly spreads and having just spent a week at home with my daughter who has just had...
Spotlight on Scarlet Fever Stacey from Daisy First Aid Guildford & Redhill explains the symptoms of scarlet fever and what to do if your little one has them… Scarlet Fever is at a 49 year high in the UK with cases reported up and down the country. Although the...