With the summer holidays fast approaching, many families may be traveling abroad. Therefore, it’s important families ensure everyone is vaccinated to protect from serious diseases found overseas.
For those families staying closer to home, holidaying in the UK or just heading to the beach or elsewhere for a day out, knowing how to stay safe in the sun and around water will help to reduce stress and worry so they can focus on having fun.
It can be a hugely worrying time to have poorly children and you will want to know what symptoms to look out for, get advice on what to do in the first instance and know when you need to call in professional help.
Clinical leaders of local health and care services have created a website you can go directly to which offers useful information and trusted advice direct from health professionals all in one place.
The Hertfordshire and west Essex Healthier Together website has up-to-date information, advice and guidance on a number of topics, including:
- Allergies
- Managing hay fever
- Community pharmacy
- Staying safe over the summer
- Sunscreen safety
- Keeping safe in the water
- Oral health
- Healthy weight
The site advises on the common symptoms of a number of conditions, what steps you should take to treat them at home and when to think about seeking further help.
Dr Rachel Joyce, Medical Director for Herts and West Essex ICB, said: “It is sometimes hard to know what your next steps are when your children are unwell and what to look out for in those symptoms if they are normal or you should get extra medical help.
“This website gives parents that information about a range of childhood illnesses, all in one place and supplied by trusted health experts, to make that decision. It also has a range of information on important topics and places you can get extra support.”
Please share this website with your own friends and family and help them get much needed support and advice for their own loved ones when they need it.