As a parent or carer it can be difficult to know what to do when your child is unwell.
The NHS has produced a Getting help when your child is ill leaflet explaining which service to use and when, and also when to care for your child at home if they have a common illness.
In the sections below, you can find out about:
Watch a video from our school nurse Charlene to find out what to do if your child is unwell.
Watch a video from our health visitor Carmella to find out what to do if your baby or infant is unwell.
If you are have questions about your baby or child, or they are unwell, you can call our Surrey-wide 0-19 Advice Line on: 01883 340 922.
The advice line is available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) and provides support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting.
Colds, coughs and ear infections
Infectious illnesses in children
You can also visit the Healthy Surrey website for more information.
Visit the feeding your baby/infant when they have Bronchiolitis webpage for further information about feeding your baby/infant when they are unwell.
Visit the Sleep and your baby webpage for further information about safe sleeping when your baby is unwell.
You should contact your GP or call NHS 111 if: