children
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Off to the paediatrician?
Posted on 4 January 2022
Dr Okwudili Edward-Pascal Akarue, a paediatrician at Mediclinic Highveld, shares the top reasons why parents visit him.
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Adenoids: Does your child need surgery? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 3 August 2021
Your adenoid is a gland that sits behind your soft palate between your nose and throat. It is vital for good health in babies and children.
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Anxious child? The do’s and don’ts
Posted on 26 February 2021
Children may find it difficult to explain how they’re feeling during this ongoing pandemic. Watch out for these signs of anxiety – and learn how to help them cope. People
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Hearing loss in children – a diverse entity
Posted on 30 November 2020
Hearing loss in a child is always cumbersome and could be the result of various medical and para-medical conditions. Some of these presents at birth, whilst others manifest at a later stage.
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Get up to date with your child’s vaccinations
Posted on 1 October 2020
Now that the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, there’s no need to delay visits to your paediatrician for your child’s essential vaccinations.
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Feed your child’s immune system
Posted on 4 June 2020
As schools prepare to go back to school across South Africa amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Mediclinic dietician suggests ways to build and support your child’s immune system.
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How to manage your child’s COVID-19 anxiety
Posted on 4 June 2020
Children may struggle to communicate how they feel during an ongoing health crisis. Here’s how to recognise signs that they’re anxious and best support them.
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Mediclinic ascribes to best medical practice in innovative childcare
Posted on 12 March 2020
Best medical practice in innovative childcare recommends regular screenings to help your child build a relationship with their doctor, for life.
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Vaccination myths busted
Posted on 12 March 2020
Whether to vaccinate or not to vaccinate is one of the biggest questions many parents grapple with. We bust 6 common vaccination myths below.
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Effective discipline tactics for toddlers, tweens and teens
Posted on 6 March 2020
Here’s a few strategies to help you implement effective discipline for toddlers, tweens and teens.
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Self-care checklist to help kids prioritise personal hygiene [infographic]
Posted on 4 March 2020
How much sleep did you get? Have you brushed your teeth? What are your exercise plans for today? These are all common questions parents have to ask their kids, everyday. Mediclinic’s useful self-care checklist for kids encourages healthy habits in your growing child.
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All about lice and lice infestations [infographic]
Posted on 4 March 2020
A lice infestation is a major health concern. Here’s Mediclinic’s medical advice all about lice. How to prepare yourself for avoiding, spotting and treating lice on your child.
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