10 known deadly childhood diseases. By Karina, Madison and Joshua

Chickenpox Red, quite itchy, spots or blisters are scattered over the entire body and the child has a climbing fever. Chickenpox is contagious from a few days before the disease breaks out and no more than six days after the first spots appear. It is a very simple yet itchy disease.

Whooping cough Whooping cough is long fits of coughing followed by wheezy breathing and possibly vomiting. Symptoms are worse at night. Fresh air is important. When given small meals more often, instead of a few large ones, it can reduce the chance of vomiting. The disease is especially contagious during the first week, while the child still has a trace of a cold. The infectiousness does wear off in the following five to seven weeks.

Fifth disease The child has red specks on the cheeks, nose, arms, thighs and buttocks. It can last up to 14 days and hardly causes a fever. It is mostly seen in children between the ages of 4 and 12 and is nicknamed 'slapped cheek disease' because it looks like the person has been slapped. It cannot be treated, but disappears by itself. It is usually quite a mild illness. Surprisingly, once the rash appears, the disease is no longer infectious.

Three-day-fever A child with Three day fever has a high fever for three days and a pink rash covers their body. It is mostly seen in children under the age of three years. It is contagious during the whole time of the disease and up to two to three days after. The person must avoid contact with anybody to ensure there is no-one else that gets it.

Rubella A person conflicted with Rubella may have caught it during child birth through the mother. They have rashes that last three days and a fever of +37*c. Because of that is it nicknamed 'Three-day-rash' or otherwise called German measles, even though it has nothing to do with Germany.

Hand, foot and mouth disease The person will have a large number of small spots and blisters, particularly in the mouth and on the feet and hands. The disease can cause a slight fever for a few days. As with most diseases causing a fever, it is important to make sure the child gets plenty to drink. There may also be ulcers in their mouth if it is severe. The disease is contagious as long as blisters or spots are still occurring.

Scarlet fever Scarlet fever a slight to moderate fever, a sore throat and a rash which is often located in their armpits or groin. Continuing with skin peeling and they get a coarse, pink tongue – a condition known as strawberry tongue. It is contagious for the first few days, but after three days of antibiotics the risk is almost gone. The disease remains contagious for between 10 days and 3 weeks if left untreated.

Roseola Roseola is a disease that can occur (from a virus) all over a body as a pink rash. It starts as a fever then develops. It can be accompanied by, chills, severe headaches and a higher fever. The best way to let it pass is to NOT use any medication because it interferes and it can delay the time it takes to leave the body. It happens between Spring and Autumn as the weather changes.

Meningitis It can involve change in pupil size, fever, vomiting, headache, drowsiness and dizziness. One form of Meningitis is 'Aspetic' Meningitis. All forms of the disease can occur at any age and they are all curable. The best way to cure a case of Meningitis, is to keep indoors and take medication.

Gastroenteritis otherwise known as 'Gastro' The disease can happen to any one if the bug is going around. The symptoms are basic. They include vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea and fever of +37*c. It is an uncomfortable disease and it can be treated with medication.