Healthier Together Advice for Parents and Carers – Childhood Illness & What to look out for!

Stay safe this summer with expert advice While the arrival of warm temperatures and sunny skies in the summer is usually welcome, it’s good to know what health challenges children and families may face this season to help them stay safe when out and about or at home enjoying the sunshine.

As a parent, you will want to know what symptoms to look out for across a range of childhood illnesses, what to do initially and when to seek professional help. The Hertfordshire and west Essex Healthier Together website offers all this in one place.

Created by clinical leaders of local health and care services it has advice on a number of conditions including allergies, managing hay fever, healthy weight and keeping safe in the sun. Dr Rachel Joyce, Medical director for Herts and West Essex ICB, said: “This website gives parents that information about a range of common childhood illnesses, all in one place and supplied by trusted health experts, to reassure you when dealing with your child’s symptoms. It also has a range of information on important topics and places you can get extra support.” Please share this website with your friends and family.