Everything you to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Everything you to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) recently issued a warning for a high number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases this season. According to the NICD, RSV โ€œis the most common cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract illness (LRTI)...

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Dealing with Fever Convulsions

Dealing with Fever Convulsions

When a child develops a very high temperature, it is usually extremely distressing for parents. Should the fever cause a febrile convulsion, this naturally adds major stress to the situation. As a paediatrician and father, I can honestly say that knowing what to do in...

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