The Deadly Water – Drowning
Sometimes I discuss with my colleagues about what we, as child health care workers, are most afraid of of being presented with. In first or… Read More »The Deadly Water – Drowning
Cough medicine for children – Mollipect, Cocillana or Lepheton?
I wrote the other day that in scientific studies, honey has been shown to be effective against coughs, unlike cough medicine. It is really surprising… Read More »Cough medicine for children – Mollipect, Cocillana or Lepheton?
Rashes and red spots on children – a visual guide
Facts and advice about rashes and red spots on children. Written by and pictures directly from pediatricians. When your child gets a rash or red… Read More »Rashes and red spots on children – a visual guide
Febrile seizures or chills in children
Febrile seizures affect about one in twenty children at some point during early childhood. It is most common between 6 months to 5 years of… Read More »Febrile seizures or chills in children
Impetigo in children – infection and treatment
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin that is common in children. They are often rashes around the mouth or nose. Staphylococci or streptococcus… Read More »Impetigo in children – infection and treatment