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Child health
Children are susceptible to many diseases and conditions. This section covers some of the most common conditions.
The articles tell you what to look out for, when you should take your child to the doctor and discusses various treatment options. If you are well informed, you would know what to ask your doctor and be better equipped to care for your sick child at home.
Club foot, Sebastian's story
Club foot, Sebastian's story
Shining a light on autism
The UN has declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day and, on this day, people around the world have committed to create awareness for this growing social disorder.
Your child in hospital
Spending time in a hospital ward with your child is nerve-wracking and tedious all at the same time, and can leave you both exhausted. Here’s how to cope.
A mouth that can now be kissed
Health24's Editor, Heather Parker, has been covering the latest Operation Smile mission to repair cleft palates in Madagascar. Read her moving account.
50 experts and counting!
Since reaching the 250 000 question milestone in March 2010, Health24 has increased the number of experts 50, and reaching the next 100 000 questions is just around the corner.
Our baby has a flat head
Worried about the unusual shape of their child’s head, this couple travelled a long way to find help
Science of childhood remedies
Your mom's favourite treatments for everyday ailments probably have some proven benefits.
Get those polio drops
Polio remains a serious public health threat in the developing world. Even if your child has been immunised, it's a good idea to get a booster.
child healthcare preparation
Tips for parents: It is very important to prepare children for new experiences that could be traumatic for them, such as going to the doctor, dentist or hospital.
Ask the paediatrician
One of 40 medical experts, the Paediatrician is standing by to answer questions about symptoms, treatment, vaccinations and development stages for babies and children.
The serious side of chicken pox
Many people don't know that there is immunisation available for chicken pox that can prevent the disease, or lessen the severity of the viral infection's symptoms.
Autism: a new approach
Health24 recently had the opportunity to witness the effects of a novel approach to autism first-hand.
Does my child need probiotics?
Healthy microflora in the colon help to boost immunity - should you supplement your child's diet with probiotics? Read what this dietician has to say about good digestive health.
When tonsils attack
They are supposed to stop infections in young children, but sometimes tonsils turn renegade and become part of the problem.
Is it really gross?
Should parents be concerned about the health implications of habits like nose picking, bathwater drinking and sharing hats?
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