Breakfast For Children By Dr Soo Hui Fang Mornings can be hectic for many families. Between getting children dressed, packing school bags, and beating traffic, breakfast is often the first thing to be skipped. Some parents assume their child can “eat later at school,” while others worry their child has no appetite early in the
Safe Antibiotics for your child By Dr Joann Antibiotics are powerful medicines designed to fight bacterial infections. When used appropriately, they can prevent complications, speed up recovery, and protect your child’s health. However, not all antibiotics are safe, especially if they have been exposed to heat, air, moisture, or light, or if they appear discoloured
About Medicine Expiry After Opening By Dr Joann Rajah, Consultant Paediatrician As parents, we do our best to protect our children’s health. We carefully follow doctors’ instructions, measure medicine doses accurately, and store medications safely. However, one important detail is often overlooked — children’s medicines can expire after opening, even if the printed expiry date
Holiday Travel Essentials: What to Pack in Your Kid’s Medical Kit By Dr Soo Holiday travel is an exciting time for families. New places, new experiences, and precious memories await. However, when travelling with children—especially infants and toddlers—being prepared is just as important as planning the itinerary. Children can fall sick unexpectedly, experience minor injuries,
Swimming .. Make Your Child Sick? By Dr Joann Swimming is one of the most enjoyable and beneficial physical activities for children. It helps develop strength, coordination, and endurance, while also being a fantastic way to burn energy and keep fit. Many parents encourage their children to swim regularly, not only for exercise but also
Stomach flu and Milk By Dr Soo When children develop stomach flu — often caused by viral gastroenteritis — parents naturally become worried about what their little ones can or cannot eat. One of the most common questions received in the clinic is:“Do I need to stop giving milk completely?” The short answer is not
Rainfall and Diarrhoea: How to Protect Your Family By Dr Joann Diarrhoea and stomach infections in children tend to rise during Malaysia’s heavy rainfall months, even though many parents may not immediately realise the connection. While rainy days can sometimes feel like a refreshing break from the heat—or a nuisance w hen flash floods appear—they
Why Antibiotics, If It’s a Virus? By Dr Joann In today’s world, many parents are becoming increasingly cautious about starting their children on antibiotics — and that is a very positive trend. Awareness about the proper use of antibiotics has grown, thanks to more information being available and campaigns highlighting the dangers of overusing these
Season of Influenza By Dr Soo Influenza, or “the flu” as most of us know it, is not just a simple cold. Every year, outbreaks of influenza affect communities across Malaysia — and currently, we’re seeing a noticeable rise in Influenza A cases, particularly in the Klang Valley. While influenza can affect anyone, young children,
Cough Medicine: Friend or Foe for Children? By Dr. Joann Rajah Coughing is one of the most common symptoms in children, often caused by viral infections like the common cold. As a parent, it is natural to want quick relief for your child. Over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines may seem like a convenient solution, but recent
