Category: Illnesses

Each new season brings with it new and different activities for children to enjoy. At the same time, however, the seasons can also bring with them some undesirable byproducts in […]

With 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2018, breast cancer accounts for over 10% of all cancers and some 23% of all cancers in women. With the potential to be […]

A child is the greatest gift for parents. However, nothing is ever certain. Parents-to-be should always take extra care throughout the entire nine months of a pregnancy because it is […]

Treating a child’s asthma often requires that they take two types of medication — a quick-relief medication and a maintenance medication, sometimes called controller or long-term control medicine. Read More

From newborns to the elderly, everyone should stay up-to-date on their vaccinations. Early on, babies should maintain a rigorous vaccination schedule to ensure the greatest level of protection possible. Preventable […]

Measles is highly contagious yet relatively easily avoidable. We have a safe, effective, inexpensive vaccine against this highly contagious disease. Despite this, many are still hesitant to vaccinate their children […]

The summer holidays have finally arrived – many people are now getting ready to enjoy a holiday either in Thailand or further afield. With a bit of forward planning, many […]

Q: What is the best course of action for Rotavirus? Stay home to see how you get on, or go straight to the hospital? A: Rotavirus is a viral infection […]

Recently, there has been a surge in reported rabies cases in Thailand, with nearly 500 rabies cases reported in 2018, a significant increase over the 160 reported last year for […]

Q: What are the risks of Lyme and other tick borne diseases in Thailand? A: Although Lyme disease is more commonly found in certain parts of North and Eastern Asia, it’s […]