HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH disease, the condition dreaded by all preschool/kindy/day-care parents and long suffered by kids. Dr Katie, our resident blog GP tells us all we need to know about this common and uncomfortable condition.
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Chicken Pox (Varicella)
In this very informative article, our resident GP Dr Katie goes through the ins-and-outs of CHICKEN POX . What you need to know about the disease, how we treat it and prevent it. Given the recent outbreak of chicken pox in Brisbane, this is an article you don’t want to miss!!
A Pain in the Ear – Ear infections in children
Dr Katie, GP is back this week with a really informative post about ear infections in children. Why do kids get them? What are the different types? How do we treat them? Read on to find out.
Cellulitis
Helloooooo again everyone! After a not-all that-relaxing (well... I DO have a 2 year old and a 5 year old and the plane trip home was enough to undo any relaxation that could have occurred prior to that point!) and not-nearly-long-enough week away I am back at the...
School sores (impetigo)
Oh the scourge! Oh the affliction! Woe is the befallen and all else run for your lives!!
One of the most awful and common infections spread by children – SCHOOL SORES (otherwise known as impetigo). Here’s what to do about it.
Threadworms (pinworms)
Itchy bum? You might have worms. You’d better read on to find out if you have them and how you can get rid of them (and have a bit of a laugh in the process).
Sore throats
The “what causes” and “what to do” about the insanely common problem of sore throats – practical advice.
Icky Sticky Conjunctivitis
Hi everyone! Sorry this post is so late today - had a really busy long weekend! Had half written this post earlier in the week, just didn't get around to finishing it until just now: Conjunctivitis is so gross. One of my best friends was out running once in...