Headaches
Children do get headaches. They usually say “My head hurts.” In the young child they may be associated with an illness or a viral infection. In the older child, it could be related to over-excitement, tension, stress or a vision problem.
For a mild headache, lay the child down in a quiet darkened room with a cool face washer on their forehead. If the headache persists, give paracetamol for temporary relief, and watch them closely.
WARNING: Some headaches could be the sign of something more serious. If your child has a severe or recurrent headache, or complains of a headache along with a fever, feeling unwell, being drowsy or vomiting — contact your doctor or local hospital immediately. This could indicate Meningitis.