NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have them
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Complete immunisation schedule (PDF)Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeKids Hub Directory
We have put together information about some of the key services within (and local to) Hertfordshire.
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Kids East and West Hubs (PDF)What to do if your child is unwell
Unsure how to care for a sick child, this poster will help you make a decision.
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What to do if your child is unwell (PDF)Kids Hub
Working with disabled children, young people and their families.
Kids is on a mission to create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.
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KidsHertfordshire Family Centre Service
The Family Centre Service is made up of 3 different teams, all here to help you and your family, The Family Support Service – from pregnancy to 11 years old, The Health Visitor team – from pregnancy to 5 years old and The School Nursing team – from 5 to 19 years old.
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Family Centre ServiceContact your health visitor
Did you know you can call the Duty Health Visitor telephone number for any non-urgent query regarding your child’s health or development?
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01727 732008
Monday to Friday between 9am and 4:30pmNSPCC
You can change children’s lives. Whether you volunteer, fundraise, or follow and share our advice, together we can keep children safe.
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NSPCCMeningitis and septicaemia
information about Meningitis & Septicaemia for students in schools and sixth form colleges.
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School years (9 to 13 years) (PDF)
School and sixth form (PDF)
Starting University (PDF)Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Most children get chickenpox at some stage, most commonly before the age of 10.
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Chickenpox (PDF)Sexual health
Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Sexual health – NHSVisiting a sexual health clinic
Getting tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is straightforward and confidential. Most infections can be cured.
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Visiting a sexual health clinic – NHS