Ear infections
90% of children have at least 1 ear infection so it is very common. If a child isn’t old enough to say “my ear hurts,” other signals could be pulling at the ear, trouble sleeping or acting fussy. There may also be fever. Never put anything into the child’s ears.
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Strep throat is especially common among school-aged children and teenagers. It is very contagious and not to be confused with a simple sore throat virus. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils and painful swallowing. If a child is diagnosed with strep throat, it can mean the child stays home from school.
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Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral disease, considered to be very common among children. Many countries vaccinate children for chickenpox, but not all. Are you immunized for chickenpox?
An early sign of chickenpox may be a mild fever. Usually, small dark red pimples appear within hours and turn into blisters that look like drops of water on the skin.
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) is redness and swelling of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Different bacteria and viruses or allergies can all cause pinkeye. The best method for preventing spread is good hand hygiene.
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