A recent review revealed that a lot needs to be done to improve asthma control in Australian children (www.aihw.gov.au).
Asthma affects 1 in 5 children. The ...
Recent outbreaks of measles in Australia and overseas are a reminder that this serious disease is still common in many other countries. Most cases in Australia ...
A recent pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic in which a newborn baby died in Melbourne in February 2011 has prompted calls for more widespread vaccination.
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The latest Australian National Children’s Nutrition Survey found that many children are not getting enough calcium in their diets. In fact, of all the nutrient...
In Australia a free GP helpline is now operating in most states to provide after-hours telephone advice when your GP is not available.
This will be especiall...
Food allergy is on the increase and now affects about 1 in 10 Australian children.
Any food can cause an allergy but the ones that cause more than 90% of cas...
Infants between 12 and 35 months need to come to the doctor for an additional free# dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine. The government-funded vaccine is avai...
According to Medicare Australia, 1 in 10 five-year olds is not fully immunised.
This is of great concern as immunisation is an effective and safe way to prev...
Most children have fears or worries of some kind, which in most cases are short-lived. However, about one in 10 children experience more severe anxiety that sto...
Nappy rash is common in infancy. However, some babies have sensitive skin and get nappy rash repeatedly. Here are some simple tips to reduce the risk.
The m...
