Baby's first vaccinations: schedule and visit checks
Find your country's schedule, prepare for the visit and know what to watch for afterwards.
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Sore throat at home: care and when to see a doctor
Most sore throats clear in about a week. Know what helps and which signs need a doctor.
Ease it at home (6)
- Drink plenty of fluids, warm or cool
- Gargle with warm salty water: half a teaspoon of salt in a glassNot for young children, who may swallow it.
- Suck lozenges, ice cubes or ice lollies (not for young children)
- Rest your voice and get enough sleep
- Avoid smoke and very dry air
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen if you can take them: follow the label
Keep others safe (3)
- Wash your hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and bin it
- Do not share cups or cutlery
See a doctor soon if (4)
- It has not improved after a week
- You have a very high temperature or feel very unwell
- You get sore throats often
- You have a weak immune system or take medicines that lower it
Get urgent help if (4)
- You have trouble breathing or noisy breathing
- You cannot swallow your own saliva or are drooling
- You cannot open your mouth fully
- A child or baby has a sore throat with a stiff neck or a rash
Written from www.nhs.uk
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