Common Topics

Coughs and colds are extremely common in young children. Over the first few years of life, your child might have these every month.

Croup is a common childhood illness that causes a bark like cough. It can also cause difficulty breathing which can be frightening for both you and your child.

Information and advice for parents and carers about croup in children

The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.

Lots of children get sore throats and often this is with a high temperature. It is usually due to a viral infection. Your child may also have a runny nose, cough, and earache.
Viral infections spread very quickly and often affect other people in your house.
Viruses get better on their own and do not need treatment with antibiotics.
Antibiotics may cause side effects such as rash and diarrhoea. The more antibiotics we use the more chance of antibiotic resistance.