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The Family Guide to Preventing and Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses

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As a parent, it's important to be prepared for anything, especially when it comes to your child's health. That's why we've put together this comprehensive guide that will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to prevent and treat 100 common childhood illnesses.

The Family Guide to Preventing and Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses

by Phyllis Stoffman

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Preventing Childhood Illnesses

The best way to prevent childhood illnesses is to practice good hygiene and keep your child's immune system strong. Here are a few tips:

Wash your hands frequently, and teach your child to do the same. Washing your hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of germs.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and teach your child to do the same. This helps to prevent the spread of germs through the air.
Avoid contact with sick people, and teach your child to do the same. If your child is sick, keep them home from school or daycare to prevent the spread of illness.
Make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccinations. Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from serious illnesses.
Keep your child's immune system strong by feeding them a healthy diet and making sure they get enough sleep and exercise. A healthy immune system will help your child fight off infection.

Treating Childhood Illnesses

Even if you take all the necessary precautions, your child may still get sick from time to time. If your child does get sick, it's important to know how to treat the illness effectively.

Here are a few tips:

See your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can help you determine what's causing your child's illness and recommend the best course of treatment.
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to treat your child's illness. It's important to follow these instructions carefully to ensure that your child gets the best possible care.
Give your child plenty of rest. Rest is essential for helping your child's immune system fight off infection.
Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Fluids help to keep your child hydrated and prevent dehydration.
Give your child over-the-counter medication to relieve symptoms. Over-the-counter medication can help to relieve symptoms such as fever, pain, and congestion.

Common Childhood Illnesses

The following is a list of 100 common childhood illnesses, along with their symptoms and treatment:

Illness	Symptoms	Treatment
Common Cold	Runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, sneezing	Rest, fluids, over-the-counter medication
Flu	Fever, chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny nose	Rest, fluids, over-the-counter medication, antiviral medication
Strep Throat	Sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes	Antibiotics
Ear Infection	Ear pain, fever, irritability, difficulty sleeping	Antibiotics
Bronchitis	Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever	Rest, fluids, over-the-counter medication, bronchodilators
Pneumonia	Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain	Antibiotics, rest, fluids
Meningitis	Fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting	Medical emergency, antibiotics, antiviral medication
Chickenpox	Fever, rash, itching	Antiviral medication, rest, fluids
Measles	Fever, rash, cough, runny nose, red eyes	Medical emergency, vaccine
Mumps	Fever, swollen salivary glands, headache, muscle aches	Vaccine
Rubella	Fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, headache	Vaccine
Whooping Cough	Cough, fever, runny nose	Antibiotics, vaccine
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)	Red eyes, watery eyes, crusty eyelids	Antibiotic eye drops or ointment
Impetigo	Blisters on the skin that burst and form a crust	Antibiotic cream or ointment
Ringworm	Circular rash on the skin that is red and itchy	Antifungal cream or ointment
Scabies	Itchy rash caused by tiny mites	Prescription medication
Head Lice	Itchy scalp, nits (eggs) on the hair shafts	Medicated shampoo, lice comb
Pinworms	Itching around the anus, especially at night	Prescription medication
Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever	Rest, fluids, electrolytes
Food Poisoning	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain	Rest, fluids, electrolytes
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)	Burning sensation when urinating, frequent urination, cloudy urine	Antibiotics
Thrush	White patches on the inside of the mouth	Anti fungal medication
Scarlet Fever	Fever, rash, sore throat	Antibiotics
Fifth Disease	Fever, rash, joint pain	Rest, fluids
Roseola	Fever, rash	Rest, fluids
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease	Fever, rash on the hands, feet, and mouth	Rest, fluids
Molluscum Contagiosum	Small, raised bumps on the skin	No treatment necessary, usually goes away on its own