seasonal health
From finding out the facts about colds and flu to tips and ideas on the best way to cope with hayfever, we've got your health covered all year around, no matter the season.
The common sunscreen mistakes we ALL need to stop making
There’s more to sun safety than simply ‘slip, slop, slap’. more
Could this patch help prevent skin cancer this summer?
My UV Patch, a stretchable skin sensor, has been launched in Australia and it promises to educate us all about sun protection. more
It’s estimated that when parents take their kids to the GP 7 out of 10 times it’s for a fever. Kidspot GP Dr Sam Hay...more
5 symptoms you should never ignore
It’s normal for parents to freak out when their baby gets sick. Find out when you should calm down, and when you should take...more
10 ways to help avoid the winter lurgy
Winter is firmly entrenched and the cold and flu season is upon us. Kidspot GP Dr Sam Hay has this advice for families hoping to...more
6 illnesses that can plague your place this winter
It’s that time of year again when you can expect some sort of winter-loving lurgy to infiltrate your home! Here we present...more
Food to avoid when fever strikes
When your child has a fever, it’s important to offer them plenty of nutritious foods and drinks that will work towards their...more
How to make baby comfortable when they have their first cold
Bubs developed their first cold? Fear not, here’s how to handle it like a pro. more
Child suffers second degree burns after applying 50 SPF sunscreen
A mother has warned parents not to use an Australian brand of sunscreen after her boy was left with horrible burns after a day at...more
The skin cancer scare that changed my family
Amanda’s job is keeping people safe from skin cancer, but she forgot to look after herself. And she has this warning for other...more
Yes, the ‘man flu’ is real, according to survey
A recent survey suggests we ditch the eye-rolling and lack of sympathy when it comes to your man and the ‘flu’. Turns out, the ‘man...more
6 common cold and flu myths, debunked!
Can you actually catch a cold when going out in the cold with wet hair? What about getting the flu from the flu vaccine? And is...more
