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For healthy, happy early years For healthy, happy early years

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Vaccinations in pregnancy

Find out more about the whooping cough vaccination and others during pregnancy
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Minor ailments and illnesses
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The nasal flu vaccine for 2-3 year olds
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Winter safety
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Recognising labour and giving birth
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Pregnancy

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Baby

The first year
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Toddler

1 -3 years
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For You

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Public Health Nurse

Getting ready for school

Useful articles on helping your child get ready to go to school

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Starting primary school: supporting your child
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Download your 'ready for school' reward chart
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Skills for starting school
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We’re ready for school!

Page last reviewed: 25-01-2024

Next review due: 25-01-2027

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