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Here you'll find information on various kinds of childhood allergies and sensitivities.
For information specifically about food allergies, eczema, or what to do in an emergency, follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.
Reviewed January 2008
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Anaphylaxis
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to resources about anaphylaxis (sudden, severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction) and what you should do in an emergency.
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Chickenpox
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about chickenpox (varicella).
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Eczema
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about eczema.
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Food Allergies
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about food hypersensitivities and allergies.
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Hay Fever
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on hay fever (hayfever).
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Allergy awareness
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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An allergy occurs when the immune system over-reacts to normally harmless substances.
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Jul 2006
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Allergy prevention in children
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| Publisher: |
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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| Description: |
Allergies are often life-long and although treatable, they are often not curable. It therefore makes sense to try to prevent allergies in children, if possible, than trying to treat them later.
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Jun 2007
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Eosinophilic oesophagitis
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| Publisher: |
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Eosinophilic oesophagitis results in an inflamed oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Most cases are seen in people with other allergies such as hay fever and asthma. The frequency of eosinophilic oesophagitis appears to be increasing.
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| Date: |
Jan 2007
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Immunisation - childhood
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Being immunised from an early age helps protect your child against the most serious childhood infections. The Victorian childhood immunisation schedule outlines vaccines routinely provided free of charge under the National Immunisation Program and the age at which each should be given.
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| Date: |
Mar 2008
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Child safety - children and animals
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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A family pet can be fun, but children should be supervised near animals and taught how to play safely with pets. Any dog can and might bite. Cats and birds can also pose a risk to children. Protect your child against snake bite and insect bites or stings, especially if the child is allergic. In an emergency, call an ambulance and apply first aid.
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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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Allergic reactions to antibiotics
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| Publisher: |
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Antibiotics, especially the penicillins and sulphonamides, account for a large proportion of allergic drug reactions. Although 5% of adults may be allergic to one or more drugs, up to 15% believe that they are, and therefore are frequently unnecessarily denied treatment with an indicated drug.
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| Date: |
Oct 2007
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| Title: |
Anaphylaxis
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and it can be life threatening. It requires immediate treatment and urgent medical attention.
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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Anaphylaxis - when an allergy can be really dangerous
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Have you ever had an allergy to something? Well, some people are so allergic to something that their bodies react so quickly and in several different ways that their lives can be in danger.
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| Date: |
Nov 2007
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Anti-histamines for prolonged non-specific cough in children
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| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Children with non-specific cough are commonly treated with a variety of medications to treat the symptom of cough. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-histamines in children with prolonged cough that is not related to an underlying respiratory disease.
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| Date: |
Apr 2008
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| Title: |
Dogs and kids
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Children love their dogs and most adults have had a dog during their childhood. Pets provide comfort, and teach children responsibility and care.
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| Date: |
Dec 2007
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