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Children’s health<\/h1>\n

Here you can find out what to expect after giving birth, what to do if your child is ill, and how to keep young children healthy.<\/p>\n

Support from the health visiting team<\/h2>\n

Before you give birth, your midwife will inform your local health visiting team<\/a>\u00a0that you are expecting a baby.<\/p>\n

The health visiting team gives support and information during your pregnancy and the early years of your child\u2019s life, working with you to meet the needs of your child.<\/p>\n

A health visitor will arrange to visit you at home when you are between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant.<\/p>\n

After giving birth, you will be offered regular health and development reviews<\/a> (health visitor checks) for your baby until they are around 2 years old. These are to support you and your baby, and make sure their development is on track.<\/p>\n

You can read more about the health visiting team and when they will visit you on Sirona care & health\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Registering your baby with a GP<\/h2>\n

You will need to register your baby with a GP as soon as possible after birth, using the pink card given to you when you registered your baby\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n

Your baby will have a medical check from your GP at six to eight weeks old.<\/p>\n

Your GP will contact you when your child is due for their normal schedule of childhood immunisations.<\/p>\n

Vaccinations<\/h2>\n

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect children against illness and infections such as measles, mumps and the flu. You can speak to your GP surgery to find out when your child is eligible for their immunisations.<\/p>\n

Advice and support for baby and childhood illness<\/h2>\n

It is very common for babies and children to be ill and the best option could be to treat your sick child at home.<\/p>\n

However, if you suspect it\u2019s a more serious illness, it\u2019s important to get medical attention as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

There are lots of ways to get advice and help when your child is poorly:<\/p>\n