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Hand washing
Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.
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Washing your baby
You don't need to bathe your baby every day but you should wash their face, neck, hands and bottom carefully every day.
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Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness mainly affecting children under 10 years old but sometimes affecting older children and adults.
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How to hand express breast milk
Step-by-step guide on how to hand express breast milk.
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Expressing and storing breast milk
Learn how to express milk from your breasts by hand or with a pump. Expressed breast milk can be stored and fed to your baby later.
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Pregnancy, parenting, and COVID-19
Information for pregnant women and parents on how to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.
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COVID-19 and pregnancy
Information about COVID-19, how it affects your pregnancy and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Special care nursery (SCN)
A special care nursery (SCN) is where your newborn baby can get stronger while being cared for by specially trained staff. Read more about the SCN.
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a common infection that include mild flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, sore throat and aching muscles.
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Mumps in babies and children
Find out how babies and children catch mumps, the symptoms, how to treat your child at home, and when to have them vaccinated against mumps.
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