Immunization schedule for children
Immunization forms one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and is thus a basic need for all children. The following schedule has been recommended by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and is one of the most widely followed by the child health care providers.
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Old Wives Tales
Some tales are abound during pregnancy. These are just tales with no facts. Tales regarding baby's sex, child size are all baseless and just rumors. Read on some common tales associated with pregnancy.
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Progeria Disease in Children
Read about the disease progeria and learn all about this terrible disease. Find all facts and information about progeria. Progeria is a rare abnormality and causes premature ageing in the children affected by this disease. Ageing takes place very rapidly in children suffering from progeria.
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia involves decreased and defective production of haemoglobin or red blood cells.In its mildest form, Thalassemia results in anemia, while the severest form of Thalassemia could require a lifetime of regular blood transfusion.
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Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome - A Dyslexic Disorder
Scotopic sensitivity syndrome is a learning disability in children. It is also known as perceptual dyslexia. Know more about its symptoms and treatments.
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When parents fall sick
A parent's illness is an anxious time for the whole family and maybe more so for the children because they don't know what's going on. When parents fall sick, children tend to worry that they are going to die or disappear and they wonder who's going to look after them. Parents have to understand that their children derive a lot of comfort from the predictability of their routine.
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German Measles or Rubella
This viral disease is not as contagious or serious as measles. The incubation period is around 17 to 18 days. It starts like a mild cold with a runny nose sore throat and a mild temperature.
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Genital Herpes during Pregnancy
Genital Herpes during pregnancy is can be fatal to newborn babies in some cases. Know about the symptoms of genital herpes, how to treat it during pregnancy and how to protect your baby from getting herpes here.
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How to Know that your Newborn is Sick?
Newborns have low immunity and are very delicate so they need extra care. A newborn will not show full fledged symptoms of an illness so parents have to be extra vigilant. Early recognition of symptoms is very important for management of the disease. Here are some diseases and their symptoms.
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Lower Your Cholesterol
Heart attacks is one of the most common lifestyle diseases. Heart attack is generally due to high cholesterol levels. Some changes in lifestyle can bring about the reduction in cholesterol levels. Here are some tips to bring about changes in lifestyle.
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