Childhood Check-ups – Are they needed, and how often?

As the new school term approached, parents desperately were getting things organised, whether that was uniform, lunches, after-school clubs, helping holiday homework etc.  Child health checks and vaccinations are usually the last thing on a parent’s mind.  However, it is really important to get your child used to the healthcare setting early in life, so […]

What to expect after your child’s vaccinations

After receiving vaccination(s), your baby may cry for a little while but this usually settles quickly with a cuddle or a feed. Most babies don’t have any reaction, but at site of injection (upper arm or thigh) there could be: Swelling Redness Small hard lump These settle within 2-3 days and do not need any […]