This user-friendly guide offers information about the more common health issues and problems of early childhood.

Writing in an approachable style, Professor Oberklaid provides up-to-date information on:

• emergencies;
• immunisation and infection control;
• first aid kits;
• injury prevention;
• the sick baby and child;
• common illnesses;
• infections and early childhood staff;
• typical and atypical development and behaviour;
• behaviour management;
• family issues;
• symptom list;
• and more...

Professor Frank Oberklaid, one of Australia's leading paediatricians, is Director of the Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. He has received widespread recognition for his work, both in Australia and overseas, including an OAM in 1998 and a Centenary Medal in 2003.