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To win a fantastic Alpine 4 daysack for your little adventurer, simply answer the following question.
How big is the Alpine 4’s main compartment?
Competition ends 31st May 2013Groups
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Hayfever
This is an allergic reaction caused by the body releasing histamine into the bloodstream when triggered by certain pollen or mould spores. As with other allergies, it tends to run in families. So, if close relatives have hayfever, your child is more likely to suffer with it. It is also closely linked to asthma. The…
Head lice
Head lice, tiny brown or grey insects are as small as the head of a pin but cause intense irritation on the scalp. They can be quite hard to see and can easily be passed on at nursery and other groups where children socialise. Contrary to popular belief, head lice do not prefer dirty hair…
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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is commonly known as ‘water on the brain’. This ‘water’ is actually a fluid produced in the cavities in the brain, which circulates around the brain and the spinal cord to protect them, and is then absorbed into the bloodstream. Hydrocephalus occurs when for some reason the fluid isn’t absorbed into the blood so it collects inside the…
Hand, Foot and Mouth
In spite of its name, this has absolutely nothing in common with foot and mouth disease of cattle. It is a mild illness caused by the coxsackie A16 virus. Hand, foot and mouth disease is very contagious and is common in children under 10 years of age. It often starts with a feeling of being…
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