Newborns
The Meningococcal Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know
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
12th March 2026
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 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
Every year, between 800 and 1,000 children in South Africa are diagnosed with cancer. However, the true burden is likely far greater, with estimates suggesting
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It leads to severe, uncontrollable coughing fits often accompanied
Reading Time: 10 minutes Typically, diabetes diagnosis peaks in children aged 5 to 6 years and then again between the ages of 11 years to 13
Reading Time: 6 minutes If you have ever suffered from a urinary tract infection, you will know how painful it is to pee. Unfortunately, the symptoms of
I came across the word “Mombie” and felt it was very appropriate to use in relation to a baby, toddler or preschooler with an ear infection. “Mombie” (noun).
Your scan reveals you’re having a boy and, from that moment, some parents immediately know they’ll circumcise their child. But for others the decision isn’t
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and the more serious gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are commonly treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPI). A PPI is a medication that