The Ultimate Guide to Psychiatrists in Hong Kong
If you’re looking for a mental health specialist qualified to prescribe medication but unsure of your options, here is your expert guide with all the details you need. Read More
Children-related Health Articles
Got kids? Discover more about your baby, child or parenting tools in this section.
Autism (ASD) in Hong Kong: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
There are about 25,000 registered autistic children in Hong Kong. Here is your complete, doctor-reviewed guide about autism. Read More
News! Free HPV Vaccine for Hong Kong Schoolgirls To Fight Cervical Cancer
The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world and cervical cancer is by far the most common HPV-related disease. High-risk strains of HPV are the predominant cause of 70% of cervical cancer cases which has driven some countries to include the preventative HPV vaccine in their immunization programs citing… Read More
Baby Care and First-Aid Kit | Pediatrician Approved Checklist
The majority of illnesses and accidents in children happen between the ages of one and four. Bumps, bruises, aches, pains and fevers are all likely to happen in your baby’s first years. Hong Kong Pediatrician Dr. Oliver Tang 鄧秀碩醫生, has given us a list of must-haves for a baby first-aid kit. Most children will inevitably… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Pediatricians in Hong Kong
Everything you need to know to take care of your little (one)s. Read More
Where to Find the Measles Vaccine in Hong Kong?
The Healthy Matters team has done the research for you so you don’t have to. Here is everything about the measles vaccine in Hong Kong: where to find it and how much it costs. Read More
Baby Eczema in Hong Kong | Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema is one of the most common childhood ailments, occurring in 10-20% of babies. This non-contagious rash usually improves when children reach school age and occurs because the skin is lacking natural moisturizing factors and has poor defense against harsh environmental elements such as outdoor low humidity and irritants. We interviewed… Read More
Dr. Carrie Tse on Children’s Dental Health in Hong Kong
Did you know that in Hong Kong, two out of five kindergarten children have tooth decay? Studies conducted by the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Dentistry show that despite a slight decline over the years, rates of child dental caries in Hong Kong remain much higher compared to other world cities. In our interview with… Read More
Children Ear Infections in Hong Kong: What Parents Should Know
Middle ear infections (Otitis Media) are very common in young children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old. While they are not alarming and not contagious, they can bring your child a lot of pain and discomfort. In collaboration with ENT specialist, Dr. David Ho 何志謙醫生, Healthy Matters brings you a practical… Read More
Breastfeeding Guide: How Much & How Often at Every Age | From Birth to Toddlerhood
Whether you aim to breastfeed for a few days or for several months, you are probably asking yourself how much and how often you should feed your child. Here is your expert breastfeeding guide from Healthy Matters, covering every breastfeeding stage from newborns to toddlers. Breastfeeding guidelines: from birth to 1 month How often? In… Read More
