Immunity and your child
Prevention is always better than cure. Vaccines are the best protection you can offer your child against infectious diseases.
How to combat school-related illnesses
Back to school means back to health risks: lice, ringworm and meningitis are all common conditions many kids bring home from their first week back. Here’s how to avoid these school-related illnesses.
Healthy habits start with you
The most powerful way to teach your child healthy habits for life is to model healthy behaviours says an expert at Mediclinic.
Why does my baby’s cough sound like a bark?
Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx).
Why play matters – plus, easy ways for dads to bond with baby at home
Feeding, sleeping, bathing, pooping – your new baby’s day is jam packed. But the most important time in your little one’s schedule might just be the most fun.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Could my child have a food allergy?
Your child might not be overreacting if they complain of a stomach ache after eating fish fingers, scrambled eggs or peanut butter toast.
Is it just a childhood phase – or could it be a disorder?
Parents play a crucial role in identifying early childhood behavioural issues for treatment.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Why does my child refuse to wear ‘scratchy’ clothes?
Parents play a crucial role in treating early childhood behavioural issues.
Yikes! My child has lice
The last thing any parent wants is a lice infestation. Here’s how to treat lice when it occurs.
Understanding your child’s gross motor skills
Each child is unique and develops at a different rate. However, there are certain gross motor skill milestones that need to be reached to ensure your child’s healthy development.
Could my child have a learning disorder?
There is a relatively new classification that groups reading-related (dyslexia) and maths-related (dyscalculia) disorders under a single umbrella. It’s known as Specific Learning Disorder.
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