Herefordshire Health Visitors

06/12/2025

Children being hit by 'most severe flu outbreak' since 2010. Vaccinations are our best defence against potentially very dangerous viruses and can genuinely save lives.
Find out More: https://ow.ly/UoZJ50Xcy0b
BBC report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4q5g2ww55o

05/12/2025

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

Let’s get talking…
It’s the small moments you share that make the biggest difference as your baby begins to find their voice — from their first hum or giggle to those early sounds.

Every rhyme, game and chat helps them learn your voice and feel connected to you. Even if it doesn’t seem like much, these moments are an important part of their journey towards talking.

Your Community Nursery Nurses and Early Yesrs Practitioners can give you more tips at any of your development reviews.

05/12/2025

Fever or high temperature in children can be concerning.
Know the signs and when to act. Knowledge is power during the cold months!
For expert guidance this winter, check out: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/fever-high-temperature 🩺✨

Advice and guidance on Fever / High Temperature for Recent Illness or Concern.

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

At your child’s 2yr review we will discuss ways to develop your child’s language and communication skills.

Everyday moments like cooking and playing help your child learn to talk, build conversations, and develop skills for learning, friendships, and well-being.

04/12/2025

For NHS information and advice on temperatures please follow this link or gove us a call for information and support.
07870 682 711

Find out how to check if your child has a high temperature (fever), what you can do to bring their temperature down, and when to get medical help.

04/12/2025

Useful advice on temperatures.

A high temperature, also known as fever, is very common in young children. In this video, celebrity doctor Dr Ranj Singh explains that a high temperature is ...