The signs and symptoms of common cold are:
Severe headache, Runny nose, Sore throat, mild temperature, Persistent crying & cough, Vomiting or abdominal pain.
The treatment that a child can undergo to cure this illnesses:
Treat the symptoms with antibiotics that were prescribing from the GP, Encourage the child to have an enough rest, encourage the child to drink plenty of water, Let the child to blow their nose all the time.
SCARLET FEVER INCUBATION PERIOD: 2- 4 days
The signs and symptoms of scarlet fever are: …show more content…
Tiny greyish- white spots (called koplik’s spots) in the mouth and throat, tiredness irritability and lack of energy, aches and pains, poor appetite. Dry cough and red- brown spotty
rashes.
The treatments of these symptoms are:
Use liquid baby paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve their fever, aches and pains, closing curtains or dimming lights can help reduce light sensitivity. Use one piece of cotton wool per wipe for each eye. Gently clean the eye from inner to outer lid. Cough medicines are of little help and should not be given to children under the age of six, placing a bowl of water in the room will make the atmosphere. More humidity, can help to relieve a cough and children should drink regularly to prevent dehydration.
MUMPS
INCUBATION PERIOD: 14-21 DAYS
The signs and symptoms of mumps are:
Headache, joint pain, feeling sick, dry mouth, mild abdominal pain, feeling tired, loss appetite and a high temperature of 38C (100.4f) or …show more content…
2.3 IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE MIGHT REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION
MENINGITIS
If the child is experiencing early symptoms of meningitis, you have to call the first aider, manager, parents and the manager will call the ambulance. But you have to reassure the child that everything will be ok and someone will look after you. In this instance the child will need to undergo medical treatment in the hospital in the ICU (intensive care unit).
CANCER
If the child has cancer they would receive a lot of medical help such as medication, counselling, visit special day groups. They would receive extra support by family and friends. Also teachers and support staff. They would also visit their own hospital on a regular basis for treatment and test. If the child is starting to deteriote contact the emergency service immediately and alert them about the child’s illness and concerns. Following that the child will be admitted to the hospital to ensure the state of well-being is maintainable and therefore professionals can treat the child.
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TDA 2.2
SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG