Paediatrics & Child Health supports infants, children and adolescents through illness assessment, preventive care, growth monitoring, immunisation guidance, treatment and referral where necessary.
Common childhood illnesses, fever, cough, diarrhoea, nutrition concerns, growth monitoring, newborn follow-up, school-age health concerns, adolescent health issues and chronic paediatric follow-up.
When urgent care is needed
Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, convulsions, unconsciousness, severe dehydration, persistent vomiting, severe fever in a young child, poisoning, severe injury or newborn danger signs.
Family role
Parents and guardians should provide accurate history, medication details, immunisation records and information about allergies or previous admissions.
Preventive care
Child health includes prevention, nutrition, immunisation guidance, early detection and family education.
Continuity
Children with chronic or recurrent health issues may need structured follow-up and referral coordination.