Infectious diseases

A paediatric allergy, immunology and infectious diseases (PAIID) specialist is a clinician who works across all paediatric age groups to investigate, diagnose and manage infectious, immunological and allergic disorders - find out more about this sub-specialty.

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COVID-19

We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance on paediatric services, staffing and rotas, education and training and for parents, as well as our summaries of the research and presenting cl...
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RCPCH Progress changes for level 3 training – due in August/September 2021

The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of enhancements to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and general paediatrics. These will be applicable to level 3 trainees in affected sub-specialties and general paediatrics from August/September 2021 (see below for excepti...
Allergies
Community child health
Drugs and medicines
Gastroenterology
General paediatrics
Hepatology
Immunology
Infectious diseases
Inherited metabolic medicine
Intensive care medicine
Mental health
Neonatal medicine
Nephrology
Palliative care
Paediatric training
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Protect children for a challenging winter ahead

14 July 2020
The UK must prepare now for a potential new wave of coronavirus infections this winter that could be more serious than the first, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Responding to 'Preparing for a challenging winter', the RCPCH made the following statement on vaccinations and pro...