The well-being of their children is always at the forefront of every parent’s thoughts. Medical conditions are usually at the top of the list of concerns. When children are young and often unable to express what ails them, the unease at the health issue multiplies. Parents instinctively know how to care for their children, but when faced…

Being a mother is a learning experience. The maternal instinct is a proven scientific fact, but that does not mean that a new mother knows, from day 1, exactly how to care for her child. Just as the child on being born, enters a new and unfamiliar environment, so too does the woman enter the…

Protecting children from sickness and diseases is a top priority for parents. Some childhood ailments are almost inevitable and are not a cause for concern. As children grow, the bacteria, viruses and other organisms they are exposed to everyday, activate and strengthen their immune systems. Pediatricians consider minor ailments such as colds, flus, minor upset…

Parents are always concerned about the health of their children, especially babies and toddlers. Since at that age children cannot communicate any sickness or discomfort to their parents, it is up to the parents to spot any problems in the early stages when treatment is easy. However, there are health issues that affect young children…

All international health organizations, including WHO, say that vaccines are the greatest advance in global health. For over 2 centuries they have reduced the rate of childhood illness and mortality and have given countless young children the chance to live long and productive lives. In India, the success of vaccination programmes has won praise from all…