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
With the first cold snap we all reach for our winter woollies, cosy socks and warm vests. Unfortunately for many children, winter also means painful,
We know some of the basic steps to help keep our families safe from COVID-19: handwashing, sneezing or coughing into your elbow, social distancing, no
Temperature is the body’s natural response to an infection. The infection may either be viral or bacterial. Children may also develop a temperature after vaccinations
I have given my talk on vaccinations on a number of occasions. One of the points I used to make was that “we are living
After 25 years in practice, I have begun to recognise the calls I receive from parents. When I get a call from a distressed parent
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Suggestions by Registered Dietitian Zhan Otto With the outbreak of the Coronavirus in South Africa and the approaching flu season, we asked Zhan to give
At the moment Coronavirus pops up in most conversations at social events or during a consultation with patients. We are all naturally very concerned about