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The information on this website is educational. It cannot take account of a child’s complete history, age, examination, medicines, allergies, test results or changing condition. Do not use it to diagnose, exclude a diagnosis, start or stop treatment, or delay care.
Emergencies
The website, email and appointment form are not emergency services and are not continuously monitored. Seek urgent in-person care for severe breathing difficulty, blue or grey colour, seizure, serious injury, poisoning, severe dehydration, marked drowsiness, a very unwell young infant, or any situation in which a caregiver believes the child may be in danger.
Medicines and vaccination
Do not use old prescriptions, change doses or follow a generic vaccination schedule without an appropriate professional reviewing the individual child and documented history. Vaccine availability must be confirmed directly.
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Links and source references support general context, not a guarantee that every statement remains suitable for every child. Clinical pages must be reviewed periodically and when material guidance changes.
Effective and last substantively reviewed: 22 September 2026