Meningitis: What it is & How to Treat it
According to the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, over 1 million people worldwide are affected by meningitis every year. Here is all you need to know about it, reviewed by a pediatrician.
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This section covers the ins and outs of having a baby; learn about baby topics you never thought about!
The Ultimate Guide to Pediatricians in Hong Kong
Everything you need to know to take care of your little (one)s.
Read MoreBreastfeeding in Hong Kong: What’s the Latest?
Let’s review the latest situation in Hong Kong and look into why more women stop breastfeeding early.
Read MoreWhooping Cough (Pertussis): What it is & How to Treat it
In recent years, a resurgence of whooping cough (pertussis) has been observed in countries with high vaccination coverage, such as Australia, Japan, the United States and a number of European countries. Regionally, there have also been significant increases in the number of reported pertussis cases in the Mainland including Guangdong Province. In Hong Kong, there […]
Read MoreImpetigo: What it is & How to Treat it
Impetigo makes up about 10% of childhood skin problems. Here is your expert guide to impetigo, reviewed by paediatrician Dr. Eddie Cheung.
Read MoreChickenpox (Varicella): What it is & How to Treat it
In Hong Kong, chickenpox is the most reported infectious disease every year. Here is everything you need to know about it, reviewed by paediatrician Dr. Eddie Cheung.
Read MoreKawasaki Disease: What it is & How to treat it
All you need to know about it, plus information about its possible links to COVID-19. Reviewed by a Hong Kong paediatrician.
Read MoreSurrogacy: How it Works and What to Know
Expert Sam Everingham explains it all and answers common questions about surrogacy.
Read MoreWhy Is Cough Syrup Unsafe For Children?
It’s inevitable that at some point, your children will come down with a cough. Hearing them suffering with a cough, particularly through the night, can be a painful thing to listen to as a parent. We checked in with family practitioner Dr. Lily Wong 黃淑婷醫生 to find out why conventional cough syrups are no longer […]
Read MoreExpert Advice: Helping your Child Cope with Earache on Airplanes
If you think being near a crying baby on a flight is a fate worse than death, you haven’t been the parent of that screaming child. With a little preparation, it’s possible to stave off ear pain. We checked in with ENT specialist Dr. David Ho 何志謙醫生 about how to avoid ear pain for the whole family. […]
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