Infections and diseases
When you’re a mum it can feel like you’re running a hospital triage. If it’s not nits, it’s worms and if it’s not those b lighters there’s a cold or gastro sweeping through the family. Put down your disinfectant and tissues and take some time to read up on all sorts of common infections and diseases including flu, gastroenteritis, pneumonia and conjunctivitis.
Dyson air hand dryers aren’t as hygienic as you think
It’s been proven that Dyson dryers spread cold and flu germs WAY more than you’d think.
Common skin infections
While infectious diseases are commonly spread by airborne bacteria via coughing and sneezing, the following infections are spread by contact, and are all highly contagious.
"We had no warning": How asthma claimed 7-year-old Darcy's life
It’s World Asthma Day on May 3 – a global initiative designed to raise awareness of a condition that affects 10 percent of the Australian population, many of whom are kids. This is the story of Darcy, a seven-year-old boy with asthma whose life was cut horribly short by this chronic disease.
The health benefits of apple cider vinegar
You may have heard people talk about the various health benefits of apple cider vinegar – find out the facts here.
Outsmarting the super nit
Head lice have always been known for their ability to hang around seemingly forever, but research is showing they are becoming increasingly resistant to treatments – particularly of the chemical persuasion. The good news is, there’s a relatively new kid on the block that appears to beat them at their own game.
When cold and flu season hit, you need the answers at your fingertips. Read on for tips and advice on the best way to treat both illnesses, natural remedies and prevention ideas. You'll sail your way through sniffle season, no problem!
Find out the facts about common bacterial and viral infections so you have symptoms and treatmemnts to hand when the worst strikes. Get plenty of information and advice about illnesses such as mumps, tonsilitis and urinary tract infections.
There aren't many kids that get through childhood without suffering an ear or eye infection. Get the best tips and ideas about these common childhood infections including recurrent ear infections, sticky eye and conjunctivitis.
Sweaty feet in sports socks and runners are the perfect breeding ground for fungal infections. Read on for the best information, tips and ideas at treating - and preventing - common fungal infections including tinea and thrush.
When a child is fighting for breath, it's pretty scary stuff. That's why it's important to have the facts about common lung and respiratory health problems that can strike children. Find all the information you need about illnesses such as croup, bronchiolitis and pneumonia here.
Nits and worms: that pretty much sums up half a kindy class at any one time! Here's all the best tips, tricks and clever ideas to rid your kids of these parasitic critters so that nasty nits and worms get shown the door. For good.
Once one kid gets a stomach bug, they all seem to get it. Here's what you need to know about all sorts of stomach and intestinal illnesses that can floor a kindy full of kids. From diarrohoea, to gastroenteritus and rotavirus, we've got all the nastiest stomach bugs covered.
