Illness and Allergy
My baby has a rash! What now?
“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
21st July 2025
“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
Reading Time: 4 minutes The introduction of solids is an exciting but daunting stage for most parents. Just when you’ve mastered milk feeds, and your
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
September marks “Childhood Obesity Awareness” month, making it the perfect time to focus on our children’s well-being. Parents and caregivers constantly hear about the importance
Reading Time: 7 minutes The World Health Organization (WHO) defines stunting as “the impaired growth and development that children experience from poor nutrition, repeated infection,
A young mind has the potential to develop into a masterpiece because of the experiences their significant adults provide. This would include love, reassurance, encouragement,
Reading Time: 5 minutes “When should my baby start wearing shoes?” This question has popped up in many consultations recently and so let’s address when your baby
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: 9 minutes When the subject of worms and deworming comes up in my practice, I am immediately reminded of the rhyme my wife used to