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Burn Awareness in Children | Prevention and First Aid
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
21st July 2026
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
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:
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,
If your baby constipation concerns are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I see worried parents daily who
When a baby starts vomiting repeatedly, especially after feeds, parents become understandably anxious. One possible cause is pyloric stenosis, a condition that affects how milk
“My baby has a rash! What now?”. There has been a lot of hype worldwide, lately, regarding measles, and rightly so. It is important to