Child Health

Is the MMR vaccine safe for children?

Please see the below informational video about the MMR Vaccine for Children.

Video: Is the MMR vaccine safe for children?

Tonsillitis in children: Symptoms and treatment

Please see the below video for information about Tonsilitis in Children:

Video: Tonsillitis in children: Symptoms and treatment

 

Children's Service

For information about services dedicated to children, young people and families, provided by Birmingham City Council.

Telephone: 0121 303 1888

Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: NHS: Infectious Illnesses in Children

[Ear infection in children: When to contact 111 | NHS - YouTube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_DrxT67ISA]

Please see the below video about when to contact NHS 111 when your child has an ear infection.

Video: Ear infection in children: When to contact 111 

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service

Providing evidence based specialist support to children (0-19) with a range of specific speech, language and communication difficulties and those with difficulties swallowing, eating and drinking.

Telephone: 0121 466 3370

Website: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk

Email: childrens.slt@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk

KIDS West Midlands

KIDS is a national charity providing a wide range of support services to disabled children, young people and their families.

Telephone: 0121 355 2707

Website: www.kids.org.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: NHS: Vaccinations and Immunisations