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Fever and rashes are a common concern for parents with young children. Follow the links below to information on nappy rash and other rashes, and causes and effects of fever in babies.
Updated September 2008
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Nappy rash
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myDr
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Nappy rash can result from contact dermatitis, or from a fungal thrush infection. Find out how to manage this condition and when you should see your doctor.
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May 2009
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Nappy rash treatments
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myDr
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Nappy rash can be treated using a number of different over the counter medications, depending on the cause. These include barrier creams, anti-fungal preparations and products containing hydrocortisone.
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Mar 2009
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Febrile convulsions
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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A small percentage of children may have a convulsion when they have a high temperature. The high temperature is almost always caused by an infection. This page describes why they occur and how they should be treated.
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Feb 2009
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Fever - febrile convulsions
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Better Health Channel
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A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure that occurs in children when they have a high fever or high temperature. A febrile convulsion is not epilepsy and does not cause brain damage, but can be frightening for a parent or caregiver. Lie the child on their side during a fit and make sure they do not breathe in vomit. Call an ambulance if the fit lasts for longer than five minutes. Take the child to a doctor after the fit is finished.
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Dec 2008
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Cold sores
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Cold sores are caused the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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Dec 2008
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Poos, wees and nappies
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you have a baby, you spend a lot of time changing nappies and cleaning little bottoms. answers to questions parents often ask.
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Nov 2008
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Thrush
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Thrush is a common infection in the mouth of babies, on rashes and in the vagina of women. It can be very irritating but it is treatable.
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Oct 2008
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Babies in hot weather
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The hot weather can be a time of risk for babies because they are easily affected by the heat. It is important to keep them from getting overheated. Babies can get stressed by the heat and need extra care in very hot weather.
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Oct 2008
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Intertrigo
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Where skin is folded so that one area of skin is in contact with another, such as under the armpit, or under the chin of a plump baby, the skin can develop a rash due to staying wet most of the time. This rash is called intertrigo.
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Sep 2008
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Using paracetamol or ibuprofen
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Paracetamol has been safely used for many years to help with mild to moderate pain and fever. Ibuprofen is a newer medication.
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Jul 2008
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Roseola infantum
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Roseola is one of the very common mild viruses that can cause a temperature and rash in babies and young children. It usually does not cause problems for the child except sometimes causing the child to feel unwell
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Jul 2008
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Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years
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Better Health Channel
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Babies and toddlers need parents to care for their teeth, gums and mouths. Oral thrush, mouth ulcers and cold sores (herpes simplex infections) are common problems.
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Jun 2008
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Nappy rash
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Better Health Channel
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Nappy rash is commonly caused when a baby's skin is exposed to a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Symptoms may include rash, blistering and ulcers. Treatment options include more frequent nappy changes and avoiding skin irritants such as soap and some wipes. Severe nappy rash needs prompt medical attention.
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Jun 2008
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Roseola infantum
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Better Health Channel
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Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. Roseola is caused by one of the viruses in the herpes group, but this virus can't cause other herpes infections, such as cold sores. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella.
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Jun 2008
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Febrile fits
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myDr
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Febrile fits are fairly common in children. About 3 to 4 per cent of all children have had a febrile fit before the age of 5 years.
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Dec 2007
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Nappy rash
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to recognising and treating nappy rash.
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Oct 2007
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Fever - children
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Better Health Channel
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Fever in children is a temperature over 38 C. Fevers or a high temperature are a sign of infection. If your child has a fever, light clothing, fluids to drink and paracetamol medicine will help. A baby under three months with a fever should be taken to a doctor. Fever can cause fits (febrile convulsions) in children. If your child has a convulsion, lie them on their side and check they do not breathe in vomit. Call an ambulance if the convulsion lasts more than five minutes. Take the child to a doctor as soon as the fit has stopped.
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Sep 2007
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Skin Diseases in Children
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information about skin diseases that affect children.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Skin Diseases in Babies
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information on skin diseases in babies.
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Aug 2007
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