Murray Valley encephalitis – what you need to know, including how to prevent mosquito bites
What is Murray Valley encephalitis virus and why is prevention so important?
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Grab your free choking first aid and prevention guide
A household essential for everyone.
The low-down on 5 of the most common respiratory viruses
Adeno-who? Parainflu-what? It can be a lot to wrap your head around! Here are the facts on 5 of the most common respiratory viruses.
The facts on Fever
Learn about the recognition, treatment and management of fever in little ones.
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in Children – What Parents Need to Know
Hand Foot & Mouth Disease is a common viral illness, but do you know what to do or expect if your child becomes infected?
Headaches in kids – and when to worry
It can be hard to distinguish a ‘normal’ headache, from a potentially serious one. Read on for advice on how to manage headaches in children.
Hair tourniquets…a risk to tiny toes (and other parts).
In my time in the paediatric Emergency Department I have seen many little fingers and toes (and even a penis or two) with hair tourniquet syndrome. Hair tourniquet syndrome happens when a (usually single) strand of hair or thread winds tightly around a finger, toe, penis or even clitoris. The hair winds so tightly and […]