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Unsure what to do when your child's unwell? The NHS' HANDi App has a quick, easy to use child symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions and advises on how best to treat them.

The HANDi Paediatric app gives up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them. 

Developed by NHS organisations in Devon, the HANDi paediatric app is available to download for free onto any Apple or Android smartphone or tablet.

The app has been designed to help reduce the number of children and young people who visit A&E, but need no treatment.

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Do

• remember to take your personal child health records (PCHR) – in England this is usually known as the "red book"

• call the practice or clinic to let them know if someone else is taking your child for vaccinations – or give the person a letter with your contact details

• dress your baby in clothes that are easy to remove – babies under 12 months have injections in the thigh

• dress toddlers and older children in loose or short sleeves – they'll have their injections in the arm

• try to stay calm during the vaccination – it's natural to worry but it might make your child anxious and restless

• let your child know what's going to happen in simple language – for example, "you may feel a sharp scratch that will go away very fast"

• hold your child on your knee during the injection – if you're worried about seeing injections you could ask a nurse or another member of staff to hold them for you

Don’t

• do not rush to get to your appointment – giving yourself plenty of time can help you and your child avoid feeling stressed and anxious

• do not be worried about speaking to the nurse or doctor – they can answer any questions you have about vaccination

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