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Childhood illnesses

Common childhood illnesses

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Whooping cough
Also know as pertussis
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All about slapped cheek syndrome
Infection causes rash on face
Colic and your baby
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Rubella
Also known as German measles
Measles
The MMR vaccine protects against it
Chickenpox
Known as shingles in adults
Mumps
Causes swelling below the ears
Croup
An infection of the larynx affecting young children
Meningitis
Symptoms, prevention and treatment

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