GUESTDermatology Spotlight - Protecting delicate skin in the winter monthsDuring winter the skin is particularly susceptible to the cold weather and the dry air. This can result in the skin showing signs of dryness, which in turn l...
Dr Claudine DeMunterBurns & ScaldsEvery day children under the age of five, which is the most vulnerable age, are admitted to hospital with serious burns. A burn can be caused by dry heat, by...
Dr Claudine DeMunterHelp - I have an Emergency?Inquisitive kids will try to eat anything - the good, the bad and the poisonous! What to do? About half of incidents reported to poison-control centres invol...
Dr Andy RafflesFever in Babies and Young Children (febrile illness/pyrexia)At some point, your baby will almost certainly develop a high temperature. The average baby has around 7 viral illnesses a year, resulting in 7 episodes of ...
Dr Andy RafflesLaundry Detergent IngestionHELP - I left my 2 year old with a relative and she's just rung to say he's been found munching on a laundry detergent capsule!! What should I do? Don't pa...
