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Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner in recognising signs and symptoms of illness in babies and young children

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That it is important you know what to do when a child is ill or feeling unwell
That it is important to seek advice if you are concerned about a child's condition
The need to record any changes or developments in a sick child

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Click to read ‘Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?’ on the NHS website.
Use the internet or your local library to research some common childhood illnesses in more depth.
Monitor local and national news for information about increased concern for particular illnesses e.g. measles, norovirus, meningitis etc. Make sure you know what precautions can be taken to reduce the likelihood of the illness affecting children and adults in your setting.
Find out about childhood immunisations and the illnesses they are aimed at. Consider why children are routinely immunised against these particular illnesses.