Dr Carmen, #MomDoc
Dangerous first aid myths you might still believe are true
I am often surprised by how some of my patients manage their injuries before they come to the emergency room. I think my own...
What to do if your child has missed a vaccination
Children should get all their vaccinations on time and according to the recommended schedule. However, there may be instances when a child does not...
Everything you need to know about Covid-19 vaccines: how they work, how long they...
Which Covid-19 vaccines are available in South Africa? How many people need to be vaccinated in order to create herd immunity? Is the vaccine...
Should I worry when my child bumps their head? Expert advice
Parents are almost always concerned about head injuries in children but the majority of head injuries from a bump to the head or a...
10 ways to protect your child from accidental poisoning
I was recently prescribed some analgesics for a small day procedure. That afternoon, when I got home, I placed the packet of meds on...