These are doses from British National Formulary
Date Archives June 2016
Please give Paracetamol AFTER vaccination.
From BNF for children Post-immunisation pyrexia in infants (see also Post-immunisation pyrexia in infants) Paracetamol by mouth Child 2–3 months 60 mg as a single dose repeated once after 4–6 hours if necessary (dose can be…
How to reduce risk of children developing allergies ?
The LEAP & EAT studies https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkingscollegelondon%2Fvideos%2F1089248141095455%2F&show_text=1&width=560 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38518185
Constipation
Saw a child with constipation today. Was suffering with very hard painful stools. Parents were reluctant to give her laxatives (irrational fear of dependence). After some education, she is well maintained on decent amounts of…
Chicken Pox vaccine
I am so ‘Pro’ vaccine as I can’t think of a reason ‘not to immunise’ your child if there is safe and effective vaccine available. Ok, I am not going to debate why some people…
Meningitis B vaccine
There was a lot of social media talk about Men B vaccine couple of months ago. Now the Vaccine has become available privately. 2-3 doses are required with at-least a 2 month interval between the…
Tongue tie
Tongue tie or ankyloglossia is a common condition in babies. But the fact is that it rarely causes any problem for the baby in feeding or speaking when they are older.
Rising obesity in children, worldwide
It’s astonishing and sad to see the rapid rise in the number of obese children.