Scarlet Fever (Strep A) Parent Advice
There are currently high rates of Scarlet Fever (caused by Group A Strep) in the UK. Scarlet Fever is much more common in children than in adults and it is important that children with Scarlet Fever are seen by their GP so that they can be started on antibiotics. The rash of Scarlet Fever often begins with small spots on the body that then spread to the neck, arms and legs...
Dr W John Fysh Notice of Retirement
Dear parent/guardian, We wish to inform you that Dr W John Fysh FRCP FRCPCH who has been practising at the Portland Hospital since 1989 and consulting to Starlight Paediatrics for the last 3 years will be retiring from Clinical Practice on April 5th 2022. He wishes all his patients, their parents & all his colleagues all the very best for the future. He recommends that patients and colleagues continue to use the services...
Covid-19 and children
Worried about the impact of Covid 19 on your children? Here are the key things you should know. Whilst the global Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all of us and on many aspects of our lives, children have fortunately been little affected by direct infection of the SARS-Cov-2 virus. The vast majority of children who catch the virus have mild or no symptoms. However, there have been rare exceptions...
My child is complaining of aching bones. How can I help, and what could it be?
Children will often complain of aching bones for no apparent reason. Here’s what lies behind their complaints. Is your child complaining of ‘aching bones’. This is often their way of expressing a pain in the limbs, usually in their legs. This can often be down to wear and tear from physical exercise and running around, but they often complain of pain for no apparent reason. Sometimes they may even wake...
Spotting a medical condition in your child: red flags and warning signs
Worried about the health of your child? Here are the top red flags and warning signs to look for. Children are made to keep their parents’ stress levels high. They are constantly bashing into objects, tripping up or coming down with mystery illnesses. It’s all part and parcel of childhood and the odd cough and cold will help build up their immune system for later life. However, as a parent, it’s...
What does the newborn baby check include
Every new-born baby undergoes a series of routine health checks. Here’s what they are and what to expect. When you give birth, your child will undergo a series of checks to make sure they are healthy and to screen for certain diseases. These will usually take place within 24 hours of birth and will include basic things such as birth weight and the circumference of the head on birth and...
What is the Immunisation Schedule?
When you’re bringing up a new child, you’ll encounter the UK immunisation schedule, but what is it and is it compulsory? The UK immunisation schedule is a vaccination schedule including timings and doses. It’s an important roadmap for keeping your child safe from many of the infections and diseases they may encounter. At Starlight Paediatrics, we always recommend following the UK immunisation schedule, but understand there may need to be room...
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