Paracetamol This is perhaps best known to parents as Calpol (UK and Ireland), Panadol or Crocin (Australia) or Tylenol (in the States), however, there are other brand names. There are two different preparations of Calpol…
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Coronavirus facts – what we know so far!
Coronavirus facts: Most people will get a mild infection, but the pattern is clear in the most severe cases. A World Health Organization examination of data from 56,000 patients suggests:6% become critically ill – lung…
Coronavirus (information from NHS)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways which is caused by a virus called coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK? The UK Chief Medical Officers…
Weaning your food allergic child – the reality.
https://mailchi.mp/2d92987da84b/beliefs-and-attitudes-about-food-allergiesof-11-16-year-olds-in-the-uk-1437645?e=f02a8f27b5
Bronchiolitis – This year seems to be a bad one with RSV!
We have already started to see atlleast 2-3 cases of severe Bronchiolitis every day. It is a very common respiratory illness in babies less than 1 year of age, in winter. It can be caused…
An emollient (moisturiser) which reduces inflammation – ADEX GEL!
https://www.adexgel.com/
Why do babies cry excessively?
All children cry. But when your child is crying excessively, and you don’t know the reason why, it can be very stressful and upsetting. Children cry for a reason, but they can’t tell you the…
Haemangioma (strawberry nevus)
What is haemangioma? A haemangioma is a collection of small blood vessels that form a lump under the skin. They are sometimes called ‘strawberry marks’ because the surface of a haemangioma may look a bit…
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EEG or trace of the brain is used to pick up electrical brain activity in the brain by placing leads on the head. It is very similar principal to ECG (Electrocardiogram), which picks up electrical…