Childhood Illnesses

Question 1

Name a childhood illness

Answer 1

Mumps
Measles
Meningitis
Tonsillitis
Chicken pox
Common cold
Gastroenteritis

Question 2

What are the symptoms of mumps

Answer 2

Headache, joint pain, high temp, swollen painful glands behind the ears

Question 3

What is a symptom of measles

Answer 3

Feeling generally unwell, cold and high fever, cough, white or gray spots inside the mouth, red rash behind the ears and on the face, a swollen face, sensitivity to light

Question 4

What is a symptom of meningitis

Answer 4

High temp, seizures, stiff neck, aching head and muscles, vomitting and drowsiness, red rash which doesn’t fade under pressure, dislike of bright lights, lumpiness or refusal to feed

Question 5

What is a symptom of tonsillitis

Answer 5

Sore throat, high temp, white spots on the tonsils, headache/earache, tiredness

Question 6

What is a symptom of the common cold

Answer 6

Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat or ears, muscle aches, possible temperature

Question 7

What is a symptom of Gastroenteritis

Answer 7

Sickness and diarrhoea, high temp, aches and pains