Nursery World - Family Health: Dear Parent

In a letter to all parents of young children, Dr Raj Thakkar offers
some guidance on both common and more serious medical conditions, what
symptoms to look out for, and how to treat them

Being a parent to a young child is not easy. Along with the challenges of nurturing, teaching and guiding, there are a host of medical questions that add to the complexity of bringing up a child.

All parents' concerns cannot be covered in this one letter; after all, paediatrics is a medical speciality in its own right. Here, however, I hope to provide you with essential advice on ten paediatric complaints - some common and some less common but more serious conditions that you need to be aware of.

My letter is a whistle-stop tour, but the messages are clear: a pragmatic approach is sensible, self-care is important, and always seek advice when your child is unwell.

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