Urinary Tract Infection is one of the commonest pediatric infections in childhood with up to 8% of children having at least one UTI between 1 month to 11 years. It causes distress to the baby and to parents.UTI has a small chance of causing kidney damage if left untreated. It is very commonly missed as […]
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Influenza and Asthma – Double trouble
With winter approaching in UAE and Covid 19 has already shattered our normal life, we should be prepared with all precautionary measures and lessen the burden of another viral infection adding more distress. The change in climate introduces a variety of virus surrounding us causing different types of illness ranging from mild Upper Respiratory infections […]
COVID19 in children – All that parents need to know!
COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, has now spread throughout the world and caused unprecedented disruption to life as we knew it. The uncertainties and anxieties in everyone’s mind are enormous and among parents, the health and well being of children are of utmost priority. Parents are concerned about how they can protect their children and their […]
Sunburn in Children
How Can You Protect Your Children from Melanoma? Be it the beach or your backyard on a sunny day, excited toddlers staggering around and playing in the sunshine are the cutest sight ever. But, did you know that childhood sunburn is a real threat? Sunburn to a child can not only damage the skin but […]
Choosing the right Pediatrician for your child.
Pediatrician (Pais– Child, iatros– healer) is a doctor who manages the health- including the physical, mental and emotional well-being of your child. Pediatricians have an education that provides them with the special training and skills required to take care of your child’s health and treat his/her illnesses. Generally one can consult a Pediatrician from the […]