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Children’s Immunisations
Dr Ranj Singh explains why it’s essential not just for your kids but for the whole population to keep up with immunisations.
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How Smoking Affects Your Baby
Why is it important to give up smoking when you are pregnant? Dr Ranj Singh explains the benefits.
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Whooping Cough in Early Life
Pertussis—better known as whooping cough—is an extremely infectious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. Whooping cough can affect people of any age, although young babies under six months old are at higher risk of complications…
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Childhood Obesity
The World Health Organisation has warned that we are facing ‘a global obesity epidemic’. The organisation recently discovered that the number of overweight children and teens has increased tenfold over the last 40 years.
Obesity and…
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Preventing the Spread of Warts and Verrucas
Warts and verrucas are very common in children—especially in those who attend nurseries or playgroups. Both skin complaints are caused by a strain of virus and are commonly spread through skin-to-skin contact and contaminated surfaces.…
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Food Intolerances in Children
A food intolerance refers to difficulty digesting certain foods which may result in an unpleasant physical reaction. Common symptoms include bloating, stomach pain, flatulence and diarrhoea—these will usually appear a few hours after…
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Treating Tonsillitis
Tonsilitis occurs when the tonsils become inflamed and painful. Dr Ranj Singh takes a closer look at this common condition.
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Rashes in Babies
Rashes in babies are extremely common. Dr Ranj Singh explains the common types and when you should see a doctor.
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What is Meningitis?
What is meningitis and how can you protect your children? Dr Ranj Singh takes a closer look.
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Head Lice Treatment and Prevention
Head lice are a very common problem amongst school-aged children. Dr Ranj Singh discusses how to get rid of them.
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