Childhood Diseases

The infection A2Z web series:

- Childhood Diseases
- Decontamination
- Healthcare Practices
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Sexual Health
- Waste Management
- Communicable Diseases



 

 

 

 

 

 

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Click here to download a copy of our Nurse Leader Guide (summarising feedback and ideas on how to use infection A2Z in practice).

This web site contains a selection of facts and features for you to use within your job role. How you apply this information is personal, but our aims are:

  • to provide vital job-related facts, plus access to existing sources and quality resources
  • to develop your professional confidence around specific elements of patient care
  • to prevent and reduce the impact of infections through education and communication
Site navigation
Reference tool
Knowledge centre
Learning resource
Refresher training
Patient education


Site navigation

To find information on a specific childhood disease...
Either go to our interactive Site Guide, select A-Z Childhood Diseases from the Core Content menu, or type the disease name into the Search Site field and then select ‘search’.

To browse other site features...
Use the interactive Site Guide.

Other site features include:

 


Reference tool

The infection A2Z Childhood Diseases module is a practical job-related resource, useful when you need to access facts quickly and easily on common childhood diseases, the childhood vaccination schedule, or professional standards and prescribing guidance.

  Tip... check out Key Contacts within Further Guidance for direct access to leading healthcare organisations and additional sources.  


Knowledge centre

For when you are seeking information for personal skill and knowledge development, or continuing professional development, select key topics or resources relevant to your interests.

  Tip... go to Print Library to access printable files for your personal records.  


Learning resource

This site is a flexible information source that you can tailor to meet your training and education needs: including lesson planning, core education delivery, background reading or on-the-job development.

  Tip... use the Site Guide to select and structure learning activities.  


Refresher training

When you return to practice, specialise in paediatrics, or need to maintain your PREP (Post-Registration Education and Practice) requirements, use infection A2Z Childhood Diseases as a credible information source.

  Tip... review up-to-date guidance on professional registration, education and practice within Professional Standards.  


Patient education

If you need to supply guidance and support to patients and parents on a particular childhood disease, or on the childhood vaccination schedule, then many of the infection A2Z Childhood Diseases resources may be of use.

  Tip... supply parents with a copy of the relevant quick-reference disease fact sheet (found within A2Z Childhood Diseases).  

This content is not intended nor does it replace individual professional advice. Please contact a healthcare professional or seek advice from NHS Direct (0845 46 47) NHS Direct Wales (0845 46 47) or NHS 24 in Scotland (08454 24 24 24).

last reviewed 01 October 2004
last updated 29 October 2004

 

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