Vaccinations
Strep Throat in Children: Signs, Testing and When to See a Doctor
Waking up with a throat that feels like you’ve swallowed broken glass is miserable, and it’s even harder when your little one is refusing food,
22nd October 2026
Waking up with a throat that feels like you’ve swallowed broken glass is miserable, and it’s even harder when your little one is refusing food,
Your toddler devoured sweet potato yesterday. Today they won’t touch it. My own son ate papino for a solid week at age two, then refused
Your baby spits up constantly. They cry during feeds. You’re exhausted, and someone’s suggested medication. Before your baby starts proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), know this:
Your baby seems constantly tired. They’re pale, picking at food, catching infection after infection. You might think it’s just a rough patch, but what if
Over one million children suffer burns annually in South Africa. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I’ve cared for too many young patients scarred, physically and
You weren’t expecting this. Your full-term baby arrived after a normal pregnancy, and then within hours, they’re in the NICU. Sometimes it’s due to a
During routine developmental checks in my Johannesburg practice, I always watch how children walk. A child’s walking pattern, or gait, tells me so much about
I’ll never forget landing in Durban with my one-year-old daughter. As my ears popped during descent, she started screaming, along with several other children on
When parents ask me about the meningococcal vaccine in my Johannesburg practice, I understand their concern. This isn’t a vaccine on the government schedule, so
When goodbyes feel impossible. The school gate tears. The creche drop-off meltdown. The clinging when you try to leave for work. If this sounds familiar,