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Infectious childhood diseases are common as children do not have immunity to resist infection.

1. What are the two types of germs that cause disease?

2. What does the body produce to help fight infection?

3. In what two ways do diseases spread from person to person?


The stages of an infection

The incubation period is from infection to the first symptoms.

4. What are common symptoms of infection?

The infectious stage is when the germs can be spread from one person to another.

5. When is a person infectious?

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Types of Diseases Diseases caused by bacteria

include whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and tuberculosis.

Diseases caused by viruses are measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), chicken pox and polio.

6. Which of these types of diseases can be treated with antibiotics, viruses or bacteria?

7. Why is Meningitis unusual as a disease?

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Immunisation Children can be protected from

disease by immunisation (vaccination).

Vaccines work by causing the body to produce antibodies which destroy the germs.

8. Name 3 childhood diseases that can be prevented by immunisation.

9. Why are some parents concerned about immunisation (having their children vaccinated)?

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The Sick Child AAnswers

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A baby cannot tell you it does not feel well.

10. List six signs to look for, if you are a carer, that show that the baby may not be well.


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The most reliable way of finding out whether a child is ill, is to take the child’s temperature with a thermometer. There are different methods and the normal temperature will vary a little depending on the type you use.

11. What is the normal temperature? 12. What methods could you use to

take a baby’s temperature?


Danger Signs Some illnesses can be severe

and sudden like Meningitis. It is important that the carer can

recognise danger signs. 13. People remember the spots

symptom for Meningitis, why is it important that carers don’t wait for this symptom before seeking medical help?

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Indoor Safety

The home is hazardous. 14. Name 5 dangers that

parents should be aware of in the kitchen.

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Government Standards AAnswers

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15. What does the kite mark mean on baby equipment?

16. The Toys (Safety) Regulations ensure the safety of toys sold in the U.K. and these carry the CE and Lion mark. What are 3 common sense things to check for on toys given to young children?

17. What safety or health concerns should a parent have when choosing clothes?


Suggested Answers 1. Bacteria and viruses. 2. Antibodies. 3. Contact and through droplet

infection. 4. Spots, a rash, high temperature, sore

throat, cough… 5. From near the end of the incubation

period to up to a week after the symptoms first appear.

6. Bacteria. 7. It has a viral and a bacterial form. 8. Measles, mumps, rubella whooping

cough, polio.. 9. Rare side effects and publicity for

claims that MMR may be linked to autism.

10. Clingy, off food, crying or unusually quiet, flushed or pale, tired, spots / rash, vomiting, high temperature.

11. 37°c 12. Under arm, forehead strip, ear

temperature reader, anal or under tongue may not be practical.

13. It indicates that the disease has turned to blood poisoning and may by then be advanced. Other symptoms are equally important indicators.

14. Hot pans, leads, sharp knives electric points, scolding water, uncooked food.

15. British Safety Institute certified. 16. Sharp edges, choking hazards

and toxic paints or liquids… 17. Choking from buttons and tapes,

dies and colours, fitting of shoes, reaction to fabrics, burning resistance…

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