Children's Health | Your Pocket Nurse

Skin Cancer. Incidence, Causes and Prevention

Skin Cancer. How common is it, what are my risks, what can I do to avoid it.

Measles. What is it? Why should I vaccinate?

About Measles. Measles is an extremely infective respiratory virus, which is spread through the droplets produced when an infected

All About Babywearing

A slightly more off topic post here, but babywearing actually has a multitude of benefits for both child and parent. Babywearing is pretty

All About Travelling With Children

Travelling With Children. Just thinking about taking your small person on holiday can be a daunting task, particularly if you are thinking

Rashes - Causes, Treatment And When To Go To Hospital

About Rashes. Rashes can be scary, particularly when they appear on young children. Your Pocket Nurse is here to help you

Bites - Causes, Treatment and When To Be Concerned

All About Bites. Being bitten can be incredibly annoying, but depending on what is eating you, it is possible to become quite ill

All About The Common Cold

Common Cold symptoms and general advice from Your Pocket Nurse It is staggering how many people do not know the treatment options available

Sunburn. How To Prevent And What To Do If Already Burnt

About Sunburn. Who hasn’t experienced sunburn? I myself have been stupid enough to not only let myself burn

Diarrhoea and Vomiting Abroad

Diarrhoea and vomiting abroad on holiday. Whether caused by bacteria, parasites or a virus, nothing more efficient at ruining your holiday.